Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe
Want a 5-star dinner with minimal effort? This Pistachio-Crusted Salmon recipe is perfect for any occasion! A simple pistachio topping, made with lemon zest, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, is sprinkled onto salmon fillets and then baked in the oven.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ¼ lbs. salmon cut into 4 fillets
- ½ cup pistachios raw
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned, gluten-free if needed
- ½ tsp. lemon zest
- ½ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
- Fresh parsley finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the Salmon: Cut salmon into four 4-5 ounce portions. (You can leave the skin on or off depending on your preference.) Place the salmon into a 13x9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.1 - 1 ¼ lbs. salmon
- Make the Topping: Add the pistachios, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, zest, salt, and black pepper to a small food processor. Pulse until a fine crumb forms. Add the oil and pulse until just combined. Top each filet with equal amounts of the pistachio crumbs, patting it down slightly so it sticks onto the fish.½ cup pistachios, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, ½ tsp. lemon zest, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper, 2 Tbsp. oil
- Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork in the thickest portion. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!Fresh parsley
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Notes
Prep-Ahead Instructions
Feel free to slice the salmon into pieces and whip up the breadcrumb mixture the day before.
Storage Directions
Keep leftover salmon in an airtight container for up to 2 to 3 days. You can freeze it for up to 4 to 6 months, but it will affect the texture. For the best results, warm the salmon back up in the oven or air fryer.
Recipe Tips
- You choose. It's up to you whether you leave the skin on or remove it.
- Same size. Be sure to cut the salmon fillets into pieces about the same weight.
- Get it hot. Let the oven completely preheat before adding in the fish.
- Go for it. Because it's a fish, salmon is best enjoyed immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg
