Pistachio Crusted Salmon
A tender, flaky salmon fillet topped with a crunchy pistachio crust and lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup. This elegant yet easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients
1300 g salmon fillet, pin bones removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillet on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pat dry.
- Brush top with olive oil and rub in minced garlic.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup evenly over salmon.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and pistachios are golden.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the pistachio crust for extra flavor.
Mix Dijon mustard with honey for a tangy glaze.
Sprinkle cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
Use different nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans for variation.
Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F to avoid drying out the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 220 g salmon with crust)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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