Pistachio crusted salmon takes regular salmon and adds flair with a crispy, pistachio crust covering perfectly seasoned, flaky salmon.
Are you tired of the same old salmon recipes? Salmon is great alone but sometimes a change is great. That’s where this pistachio crusted salmon comes in. In this step-by-step guide, I will show you how to make the perfect pistachio crusted salmon with a crispy topping and full of flavor.
Coating salmon in a crunchy pistachio crust takes it to a whole new level. Not only does this add a wonderful texture, but it also adds a nutty flavor that complements the richness of the salmon perfectly.
Now, you may be thinking that this recipe sounds complicated and time-consuming, but no worries. There are detailed instructions and helpful tips, even beginner cooks can whip up this impressive dish in no time with only a few ingredients.
How To Make Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Ingredients needed
- Salmon
- Pistachios
- Plain panko breadcrumbs
- Butter
- Salt & pepper
- Mayo or mustard (see tips below)
Quick tips for the best recipe
- You’ll need to use something to make the crust stick during baking. Dijon mustard or mayonnaise is perfect for this. Oil or butter isn’t thick enough to hold the crust in place. Whichever you decided to use you will not taste it in the end.
- You can bake this recipe all the way through. But, you’ll need to bake the salmon about 10 minutes before adding the crust on because salmon typically takes 15-20 minutes in the oven depending on size.
Making the pistachio crusted salmon recipe
- First, chop up the pistachios then mix together the other ingredients for the crust. Set to the side. Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Now, season the salmon with salt and pepper. In a frying pan, add a little oil and on medium high heat sear both sides of the salmon. You only want to give it some color because it’ll finish cooking in the oven.
- Remove the seared salmon and place on a sheet pan. Brush mayo or mustard across the tops then carefully press the crust on the tops.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning the pistachios.
- Once finished cooking allow to cool a bit but not too long since seafood cools really fast. Enjoy.
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon
- salt & pepper to taste
- mustard or mayo to help crust stick
Crust
- 1/4 cup pistachio, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- First, chop up the pistachios then mix together the other ingredients for the crust. Set to the side. Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Now, season the salmon with salt and pepper. In a frying pan, add a little oil and on medium high heat sear both sides of the salmon. You only want to give it some color because it'll finish cooking in the oven.
- Remove the seared salmon and place on a sheet pan. Brush mayo or mustard across the tops then carefully press the crust on the tops.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning the pistachios.
- Once finished cooking allow to cool a bit but not too long since seafood cools really fast. Enjoy.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.