Pistachio Crusted Salmon
This pistachio-crusted salmon is perfectly flakey with a delicious crunch. It's an elegant dinner idea that's surprisingly simple to make!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ cup finely chopped pistachios
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
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg