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The Best Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 fillets
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A healthy and elegant Pistachio Crusted Salmon recipe featuring tender, flaky salmon topped with a crunchy, flavorful pistachio crust. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free dish is perfect for a quick yet sophisticated dinner.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 2 salmon fillets (approximately 6 ounces / 175 grams each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Crust & Sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ⅓ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
  2. Prepare Salmon: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Place the fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined quarter sheet baking pan. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Make Sauce Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Apply Sauce to Salmon: Spread about three-quarters of the sauce mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring full coverage for flavor.
  5. Prepare Pistachio Crust: Add the coarsely chopped pistachios to the remaining quarter of the sauce mixture in the bowl. Stir well to combine the nuts evenly with the sauce.
  6. Top Salmon with Pistachios: Spoon the pistachio mixture onto the top of each salmon fillet, pressing lightly with the back of the spoon so the mixture adheres to the fish.
  7. Bake Salmon: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Rest and Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for a moist and tender result.

Notes

  • Ensure pistachios are coarsely chopped to retain a good crunchy texture in the crust.
  • Do not overbake; salmon should be flaky but still moist inside.
  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup if preferred.
  • Serve with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • To remove the skin easily, you can cook the salmon skin-side down as directed, then it can be peeled after cooking if desired.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/the-best-pistachio-crusted-salmon-recipe/