Nut Crusted Salmon
This simple nut crusted salmon takes just 5 minutes to whip up and is on the table in under 30 minutes! The honey mustard glaze topped with nuts is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup nuts of your choice, coarsely chopped, (walnuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, or a mixture)
- 1 to 1 ½ pounds salmon or about 4 salmon filets
- Lemon wedges, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Place salmon on prepared sheet pan.
- In a small bowl mix together honey, dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the honey glaze evenly over the salmon until completely coated but not running off of the salmon. (You may end up with some extra glaze. You can save this for drizzling over the salmon at the end or toss with vegetables and olive oil for roasting – see note below.)
- Press chopped nuts on top of the glazed salmon.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
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Notes
Salmon Note: You can use a whole salmon filet or individual portions—both work great! If you’re using smaller fillets, just keep an eye on the cook time. They may need a couple minutes less to prevent overcooking.
Roasting Vegetables: I often like to add vegetables on the same sheet pan to roast with the salmon. Toss any veggies you have on hand with a little bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, and any of the leftover honey glaze to roast. Try any quick-cooking vegetables like small florets of broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, or a combination.
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for almond nuts. This calculation does not include any side dishes. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 29gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g
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