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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachio Crusted Salmon is one of the juiciest Salmon recipes around ! Fresh Dill, Lemon and of course the Pistachio topping makes this a winner every time

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

(Images and post updated January 2023)

This Pistachio Crusted Salmon is hands down one of the best fish recipes I have ever had.

Taking into account that we used to love going out to various Seafood restaurants, this is huge for me to mention.

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

The Salmon turns out just right ! Slightly pink in the center, but most of all, as juicy as you can get any home baked fish to be.

To be honest, I am not sure which is more delicious, the Pistachio crumb, or the Salmon itself !

I just know that the combination of both, puts this recipe very high on our ever growning seafood and fish menu.

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

I have always loved seafood, any kind, but had to cut down on some of them. The prices are through the roof !

It is a pity though, that Salmon is so expensive up here in Gauteng. Might be cheaper in Kwazulu Natal, but I doubt it, as most I see in the stores are from Alaska anyways.

We do make our Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce fairly often, as well as a new recipe I have put together, Cheesy Garlic Shrimp as appetizers.

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Here is a quick glance at the ingredients to make Pistachio Crusted Salmon :

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  • 6 x 100 grams Salmon Fillets, ( 3.5 oz each )
  • 1 cup Pistachio Nuts, chopped coarsely or finely (though not to the extend of a powder) – the choice is yours
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar – I use plain brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice – freshly juiced is preferable, however bottled will also do
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Dill, chopped finely – fresh is MUCH better than using dried Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly milled – again coarsely or finely milled

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Linda Nortje
Pistachio Crusted Salmon is one of the juiciest Salmon recipes around ! Fresh Dill, Lemon and of course the Pistachio topping makes this a winner every time
4.88 from 16 votes
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Global
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 x 100 grams Salmon Fillets ( 3.5 oz each )
  • 1 cup Pistachio Nuts chopped coarsely
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Dill chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly milled
  • Lemon wedges to serve (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 220 deg C (440 deg F) – spray an oven dish with cooking oil
  • Arrange the Salmon Fillets in a single layer in the oven dish
  • Mix together all the remaining ingredients – spoon over the Salmon
  • Bake, uncovered, for 12 – 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately with Lemon wedges (if using)
Nutrition Facts
Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Serving Size
 
100 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
387
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
155
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.
Serve with side salads or vegetables.
4.88 from 16 votes (16 ratings without comment)
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Kat Jeter

Saturday 10th of May 2014

Never thought of using pistachios. Great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

Lori Hart

Tuesday 6th of May 2014

This looks amazing!! We eat a lot of salmon and I'm always looking for new creative ways to cook it. Found your recipe at Make it Pretty Monday. I am one of the hostesses of Tasty Tuesdays and would love you to stop by and link up this recipe if you have not yet already. Lori

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