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Roasted salmon with chopped pistachio crust on mixed greens salad in white bowl.

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the salmon come to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Place the salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray, pat dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
    Fresh salmon fillet being patted dry with paper towels on baking sheet.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup or honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped pistachios to create the crust mixture.
    Roasted pistachios, garlic, honey, and lemon over a white bowl of chopped pistachios and tahini sauce.
  • Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, pressing gently to adhere.
    Fresh salmon fillet topped with chopped pistachios and sea salt for a healthy, flavorful seafood dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 39gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 117mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Pistachio Crusted Salmon
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