Pecan Encrusted Salmon with Dijon Honey Glaze
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Pecan Encrusted Salmon with Dijon Honey Glaze. This dish features tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a crunchy pecan and panko crust that's perfectly seasoned with garlic and melted butter. The star of the recipe is the sweet and tangy Dijon honey glaze, which adds a rich layer of flavor and ensures the pecan coating adheres beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick yet elegant dinner bakes to golden perfection and pairs wonderfully with a fresh squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish. Ideal for a healthy family meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, this recipe delivers both gourmet flavor and wholesome satisfaction.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1 cup (finely chopped) pecans
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces (for serving) lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard and honey until well combined. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Brush the top of each salmon fillet generously with the Dijon honey mixture.
Press the pecan mixture onto the glazed side of each salmon fillet, gently pressing to adhere the coating.
Place the salmon fillets onto the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, with a lemon wedge on the side for added brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.1 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 334 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 2937 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 155.2 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*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.
