Easy Pistachio Crusted Salmon

This Easy Pistachio Crusted Salmon is going to be your new go-to dinner recipe! This salmon recipe is packed with flavor, texture, and is done in under 30 minutes.

It's a perfect weeknight recipe that your whole family will love!

Recipe Inspiration

We love salmon, and I'm always looking for new ways to make salmon flavorful while keeping it really easy. I absolutely love pistachios - and it turns out they are an absolutely wonderful addition to salmon!

This recipe is truly so easy and it's so versatile. If you're into meal prepping, make a big fillet and use it on salads throughout the week. This is also great for a super easy dinner. It can even be made for an at home date night with a good bottle of white wine.

This recipe pairs wonderfully with Broccolini with Whipped Goat Cheese, a Peach Panzanella Salad, and a Blood Orange Gin Gimlet.

Easy Pistachio Crusted Salmon Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe:

• Salmon - You can use one larger fillet or two small fillets
• Salt and Pepper
• Garlic
• Grainy or Dijon Mustard - Maille is my favorite!
• Lemon Juice
• Honey
• Pistachios
• Olive oil
• Fresh Basil
• Lemon Wedges

Directions

This recipe is extremely easy - there are only a few steps! Let's walk through them.

First, you'll preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place your salmon on a lined baking sheet, skin side down. You can line with parchment paper or foil, whichever you prefer.e I like to pat my salmon dry with paper towels at this step.

You can use a larger fillet, or cut into smaller fillets. Either is fine, it's definitely up to your preference!

Next, combine salt, pepper, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl. Mix very well - it may take a few minutes until the honey combines with the sauce.

Brush evenly over salmon fillets.

Combine chopped pistachios and olive oil in a small bowl. Mix well and top salmon fillets with pistachios.

I used lightly salted, pre-roasted pistachios for extra added flavor.

Bake salmon for 15 minutes for a medium and 20 for well done.

Serve with fresh basil and lemon wedges. This salmon is great in salads, with rice, or with vegetables. It's so versatile that it can be used in many recipes!

Kitchen Equipment

Here is some kitchen equipment that you will need for this recipe:

• Quarter Baking Sheet: Two pieces or a larger fillet of salmon fit perfectly on a quarter baking sheet. If you don't have some, I highly recommend getting some for your kitchen!
• Serving Platter: Every delicious meal should be served on a great serving platter. These white platters are perfect for showcasing your food and make cleaning up easy. Grab some on Amazon.
• Serving Spatula: I love an ornate serving spatula - it makes the dish look so pretty! Check out this set on Amazon. They're gold and are similar to what I use in photos of this recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Variations

There are a few ways that you can change up this recipe. Here are a few ideas:

• No Mustard: If you don't like mustard, you can use mayo or your favorite mild-tasting sauce. You will need some kind of thickening agent to keep the sauce together on top of the salmon.
• Almond Crusted Salmon: If you don't like pistachios or have an allergy to them, try using almonds instead of pistachios. They will roast nicely in the oven and give you the same texture.
• Swap Maple Syrup for Honey: Out of honey or don't eat it? Use maple syrup instead in this recipe for the same effect.

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