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December 30, 2016

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Last Updated on January 2, 2021 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

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With a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, this Pistachio Crusted Salmon is both an easy and quick option for a weeknight dinner and also an elegant main for a dinner party.

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Filet of Pistachio Crusted Salmon on dish with green beans on the sides.

Crusted Fish Fillet

This recipe for Pistachio Crusted Salmon is one of those simple recipes that produces a beautiful and flavourful dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Salmon is a healthy dinner option and this recipe is so easy and quick to prepare. With some basic pantry ingredients, you can have this delicious and moist fish on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Filet of uncooked salmon with pistachio crust on baking tray.

How to make it

If you don't have any pistachios on hand, feel free to use chopped cashews, pecans, almonds and even peanuts. All of these nuts make a great crust for salmon.

Ingredients Overview:

This recipe requires a fresh salmon fillet and a few simple ingredients:

  • Salmon fillet
  • Olive oil
  • Honey (or maple syrup)
  • Fresh garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chopped pistachios

Steps Overview:

Pat the salmon fillet dry and rub the flesh with a touch of olive oil.

In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic cloves with honey and spread over the salmon. Season with salt and pepper and press the chopped pistachios onto the salmon flesh.

Bake the salmon in the oven for approximately 15 minutes and it will come out with a moist and juicy flesh.

If you are using a smaller fillet make sure to check the fish earlier than the suggested time as a smaller fillet will cook faster.

Filet of Pistachio Crusted Salmon and green beans on serving dish.

How to Serve:

Steam some fresh veggies to serve with the salmon and you'll have yourself a quick, easy and delicious meal.

If you like this recipe you might also like these Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops.

Enjoy!

More Quick and Easy Fish Recipes

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  • Baked Rainbow Trout Fillet
  • Baked Rainbow Trout Fillets with Roasted Broccoli

If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!

Filet of Pistachio Crusted Salmon and green beans on serving dish.

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
With a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, this Pistachio Crusted Salmon is both an easy and quick option for a weeknight dinner and also an elegant main for a dinner party.
4.36 from 39 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 409 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1300 grams salmon fillet, pin bones removed approx. 1300 grams
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios chopped by hand or in food processor
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges to serve with cooked salmon

Instructions
 

  • Place a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat it to 375F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pat the salmon dry. And rub flesh with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, combine minced garlic cloves and honey, spread over salmon.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Press chopped pistachios onto salmon flesh.
  • Bake in oven until flesh flakes easily about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 5 min. before serving.

Notes

  1. Maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
  2. If pistachios are not available, chopped cashews, pecans, almonds and peanuts can be used to crust the salmon. 
  3. Keep in mind that the fish continues to cook when it's removed from the oven, so make sure to take it out sooner rather than later.
  4. There are 409 calories and 9 grams of carbs in one serving of this pistachio-crusted salmon (assuming salmon weighing 1300 grams is divided into 6 portions).

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 1189mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 10.1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2.3mg
Keyword Pistachio Crusted Salmon, Pistachio Salmon, Salmon, Salmon with Pistachio Crust
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Comments

  1. kelly says

    November 10, 2019 at 10:15 am

    How many Salmon filets is 1300 grams?

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      November 10, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Hi Kelly,

      1300 grams is one large salmon fillet. Served with sides, it should easily feed 6 adults.

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        November 11, 2019 at 8:32 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
  2. Phil in Pennsylvania says

    January 06, 2019 at 10:27 am

    Hosted the neighborhood Christmas party - looked for something easy and delicious! This was it.

    I have to say I did not think it was going the be as great as it was. Everyone said it was delicious - I have to agree!

    So if you'[re having folks over and want to impress them - this is the recipe to prepare.

    Fast - appealing -and above all delicious!
    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      January 09, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks so much Phil for letting me know how much you liked this recipe, I'm glad everyone loved it. Your comment made my day!

      Reply
      • Peggy says

        February 05, 2019 at 11:53 pm

        Can you prepare this 1-2 hours prior to baking and keep in refrig?

        Reply
        • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

          February 06, 2019 at 7:41 am

          Hello Peggy, yes that’s fine. Though you should take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature 15 minutes prior to baking.

          Reply
  3. vivian says

    December 12, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    This was a simple and delicious dinner. Perfect for this busy time of year when you want to serve your family healthy food but don't have much time to cook. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      December 13, 2017 at 11:24 am

      I'm so happy you enjoyed it, thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  4. farid says

    May 10, 2017 at 5:59 am

    Well done looks amazing, thanks for the idea.

    Reply
  5. Pola- Recomiendo by Pola & Cleme says

    April 18, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Look great & delicious!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 28, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. nancyc says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    What a beautiful, healthy meal for the new year! Sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      January 22, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks so much Nancy!

      Reply
  7. HapaNomNom says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Wow! What a gorgeous dish! I LOVE salmon so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it! I have yet to try it with a pistachio crust so thank you for this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      January 22, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you Kathleen. I really think you'll love the pistachio crust, give it a try when you have a chance!

      Reply
  8. athleticavocado says

    January 02, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Woowwwwww this salmon looks incredible! I love the fact that you used pistachios here, I'm sure they lend a unique and tasty flavor along with the fish!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      January 07, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Thank you! The pistachios add a great contrasting texture to the salmon, it's all so delicious together.

      Reply
  9. Karen says

    January 01, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    A beautiful dish…I know guests would certainly think it is a special meal.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      January 02, 2017 at 10:59 am

      Thank you Karen. Happy New Year!

      Reply
  10. bbqbastard says

    December 31, 2016 at 2:18 am

    Mm.. This Looks delicious! I bet my wife would love this too! Might end up on my bbq 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      December 31, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks Simon! I think this would be delicious grilled on the bbq.

      Reply

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