Heart-Healthy Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Elevate your dinner table with this Heart-Healthy Pistachio Crusted Salmon, a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfectly baked salmon fillets are topped with a flavorful blend of whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, and fresh dill, then coated in crunchy, unsalted pistachios for a nutty, protein-packed crust. This easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, pairs antioxidant-rich salmon with heart-healthy pistachios to create a meal that’s both wholesome and indulgent. The bright citrus notes from the lemon wedges add a refreshing finish, while the crisp crust ensures a delightful texture in every bite. Serve this oven-baked salmon alongside roasted vegetables or a light salad for an unforgettable, guilt-free entrée that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pistachios in a food processor and pulse until they are coarsely ground. Transfer the ground pistachios to a shallow dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Spread a layer of the mustard mixture over the top of each fillet, using the back of a spoon to coat evenly.
Press the coated side of each salmon fillet into the crushed pistachios, ensuring the fillets are well crusted.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, crust side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the pistachio-crusted salmon garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.1 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 661584 mg | 28765% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 128.4 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1244 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
