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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Delicious Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Ready in 30 Minutes

This Pistachio-Crusted Salmon is a quick and nutritious dinner option that combines savory flavors with a delightful crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, wild-caught preferred
For the Pistachio Crust
  • 1 cup Pistachios Unsalted and shelled
For the Glaze
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be substituted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse the salmon fillets, pat dry, and place skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
  4. Spoon three-quarters of the glaze over the salmon fillets and reserve the rest.
  5. Combine chopped pistachios with the reserved glaze and spoon onto the salmon, pressing down lightly.
  6. Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Let the salmon rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the salmon to rest after baking for better texture. Feel free to swap pistachios with almonds or walnuts if needed.

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