Pecan-crusted Baked Salmon
Pecan-crusted baked salmon is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the richness of salmon with the crunchy texture and nutty flavor of pecans. Simple ingredients and just 20 mins of your time!
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, skin on
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. This will be used as a glaze for the salmon.
- Chop the pecans.
- Brush each salmon fillet with the mustard-honey glaze, making sure to coat it. The glaze will add flavor and help the pecan mixture adhere to the salmon.
- Press the mustard-glazed salmon fillets into the chopped pecans, ensuring an even and generous coating of the pecans.
- Place the pecan-crusted salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 17 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the pecan crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a minute or two. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy!