Pistachio Crusted Baked Salmon

Serving Size: 10

Pistachio-crusted salmon is a sophisticated dish featuring a crunchy, flavorful topping. Each salmon fillet is coated with a mixture of chopped pistachios, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, then baked to tender, golden perfection. This recipe is elegant and sure to impress you, your family and/or guests!

Recipe by: Downshiftology by Lisa Bryan

Cook Times

Active Prep15

Hands-On Cook0

Hands-Off Cook15

Passive0

Total Time30

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Heavy duty rimmed baking sheet, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Oven, parchment paper, Sharp Knives, Spatula

Ingredients

3.5 pound salmon fillet
0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 each lemon zested and juiced
4 clove garlic minced
1.5 cup pistachios finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prep the salmon: let the salmon come to room temperature for about 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. The internal temperature of salmon should reach 145 degrees (USDA standards), or 120-125 degrees for tender juicy filets.

Reheating Instructions

Heat fish in microwave on medium power until warm.

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