4.5 from 6 votes
Walnut Crusted Maple Salmon
Walnut Crusted Maple Salmon is a savory salmon dish that is coated in a sweet maple syrup, delicious Dijon mustard coated with a thick walnut crust all baked to perfection. Baked in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American , Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Lay the 2 pounds salmon skin side down on the prepared pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl whisk 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Spread the mixture evenly on top of the salmon.
- Press the 1 cup chopped walnuts onto the top of the salmon and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is lightly browned and flakes easily.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.