Pistachio Crusted Salmon
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Description
This recipe involves bringing salmon fillets to room temperature, seasoning them with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then coating them with a pistachio mixture made from finely chopped nuts combined with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic. The nutty topping adds texture and flavor.
The salmon is baked at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through but still moist. The sweet and tangy glaze caramelizes slightly under the heat, contrasting with the richness of the fish and the crunch from the pistachios.
This dish can serve as a flavorful and elegant main course. The pistachio crust adds visual appeal and a unique taste profile among salmon preparations.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ¾ cup pistachio finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep the salmon. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray, pat it dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper
- Stir the coating. In a mixing bowl, stir together the maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and pistachios.
- Coat the salmon. Evenly divide the pistachio mixture on top of the salmon fillets, and press it down with the back of a spoon.
- Cook the salmon. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 963mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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