How to Make Nut-Crusted Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a delicious and nutritious fish that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and a range of other essential vitamins and minerals. In this recipe for Nut-Crusted Salmon, we take the traditional method of baking salmon and elevate it by encrusting the fish with a flavorful mixture of nuts and herbs. The result is a crunchy, flavorful crust that pairs perfectly with the tender, flaky salmon.

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup finely chopped pistachios
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon, skin removed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine pistachios and panko in a shallow bowl.
  • Mix cream cheese, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and hot pepper sauce together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pat salmon fillets dry, then coat in cream cheese mixture on both sides. Roll in pistachio mixture, patting crumbs in place. Place fish on a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes; cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish.
  • Nutrition

    534 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 663mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 863mg