Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon
Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon is a simple yet elegant dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated with a sweet maple-yogurt glaze and topped with a crunchy pecan-panko crust. Perfect for any weeknight or special occasion!
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (approx. 4 oz each)
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
2 Tbsp whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
10 g (4 tsp) finely chopped pecans
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp dried garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and optionally use a wire rack sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Whisk maple syrup with yogurt until smooth. Spread about 2 tsp over each fillet.
- In a separate bowl, combine panko, chopped pecans, garlic powder, and salt. Press ~1 Tbsp onto each glazed salmon fillet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and topping is golden.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, steamed veggies, or rice pilaf.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Reheat in the oven at 300–350°F for about 10 minutes, or microwave for 1–2 minutes.
For a spicier version, add cayenne or smoked paprika to the topping.
Use any nuts you prefer, like almonds or walnuts, in place of pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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