Pistachio Crusted Salmon {20 Minutes}
Topped with crunchy and flavorful pistachio dijon crust, this flaky salmon can be made in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 298kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lb salmon ~6 fillets
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard coarse ground
- 1 heaping tbsp honey or maple syrup*
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ~half a lemon
- ¼ tsp garlic powder optional
- 1/3 cup pistachio
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using any).
- Coat the salmon with the mustard mixture on all sides using either a brush or your hands.
- Place the salmon in an oven-safe dish or baking sheet that is either lined with parchment paper or greased with avocado oil.
- Pulse the pistachio in a food processor a few times or crush them in a Ziplock bag using a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan into small pieces and chunks (don't crush them too much).
- Evenly spread the pistachios on top of the salmon.
- Bake the pistachio crusted salmon in the preheated oven for 9 – 12 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon filets.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g