Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Delicious Pistachio Crusted Salmon is a savory entree that is coated in a mix of garlic, dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice with a crunchy pistachio crust all baked to perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 salmon side cut into 4 filets about 6 ounces each
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the 1 salmon side cut into 4 filetsand pat them dry. Season each one with salt and pepper. Place the filets on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 cloves garlic, 5 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Once the liquids are well combined, add 1 ½ cups finely chopped pistachios and mix well.
- Spread the pistachio mix onto each filet and pat it on firmly. Bake the filets for 18-20 minutes on the middle rack. Salmon should be flakey and temp out to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the salmon with lemon wedges, and enjoy!!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 1331mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
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