Pistachio Crusted Salmon

This salty, crunchy pistachio coating elevates ordinary salmon to Fancy Fish Friday salmon!

Ingredients:

2 salmon fillets 

pinch of pepper

1/4 cup salted pistachios, finely chopped

2 tsps avocado oil

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp Panko 

1 tbsp parsley

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp Dijon

1 tsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with pepper. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon, and lemon juice and brush on the salmon. In a small bowl mix the avocado oil, pistachios, Panko, garlic, parsley and lemon zest together then spoon onto the fish. Gently press to adhere.  For fillets less than 1" thick cook for 8-10 minutes, thicker than 1" 15-18 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Rest 5 minutes. Serves 2

Try them with Pineapple Brown Rice: 

https://www.hotandcoldrunningmom.ca/2025/04/pineapple-brown-rice.html

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