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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

This Pistachio Crusted Salmon is delicious enough to wow your dinner guests, yet easy enough for busy weeknights. It's a healthy and delicious way to do baked salmon.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cups pistachios shelled and roasted
  • 3 lbs whole salmon fillet with skin on bottom side
  • 2 TB freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 medium sized lemon
  • 2 TB pure honey
  • 3 TB whole grain mustard with seeds
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 TB olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Do ahead: crush pistachios into a texture similar to coarse ground/finely chopped nuts. Use blender, or place nuts in a large plastic Ziploc bag and use flat side of meat tenderizer to quickly pound nuts. Crushed nuts can be kept in airtight container for several days ahead of time. 
  2. Arrange rack to middle position in oven. Preheat oven to 375F. Lay foil down on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Cut salmon fillet into desired amount of even pieces (alternatively, you can leave the salmon whole.) Use paper towels to soak up excess moisture off all sides of salmon. Place salmon skin side down on baking sheet. 
  4. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Use hand whisk to incorporate well. Brush mixture evenly onto top of salmon fillets. 
  5. Combine olive oil with crusted pistachios, mixing to coat well. Press mixture and firmly evenly on top of salmon fillets. 
  6. Bake 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness of the pieces. If desired, you can remove thinner fillets earlier and keep warm while thicker pieces finish cooking. 
  7. Let cooked salmon sit at room temp for 5 minutes - this helps your fish to finish cooking while it cools a bit, as well as retain moisture.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51.3g (17%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 10.9g (17%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Cholesterol 57.9mg (19%) Sodium 220.8mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 47.9g (96%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 51.3g 17%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 10.9g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Cholesterol 57.9mg 19%
Sodium 220.8mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 47.9g 96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.