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
(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.
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.
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.
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
More easy seafood / fish dinner recipes you might like:
- Easy Lemon and Onion Fish
- Smothered Fish (a.k.a. Fish Mornay)
- Smoked Haddock Mac And Cheese
- Shrimp Creole (Slow-Cooker)
- Red Prawns And Mussels
Pistachio Crusted Salmon
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
Ingredients
- 6 x 100 grams Salmon Fillets, ( 3.5 oz each )
- 1 cup Pistachio Nuts, chopped coarsely
- 1/2 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 Information
Yield
6Serving Size
100 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 387Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 63mgSodium 155mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 3gSugar 17gProtein 27g
Nutrition value is not always accurate
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