5 from 51 votes
Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Pistachio Crusted Salmon presents salmon fillets topped with a mixture of finely chopped pistachios, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic. The salmon is seasoned, coated with this nutty glaze, and baked, resulting in a tender, flaky fish with a sweet and tangy pistachio crust.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
356 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% 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.