Description
Fresh maple pistachio salmon brings gourmet flavor right to your dinner table with minimal fuss. Crushed pistachios and sweet maple glaze create a simple yet elegant salmon experience that’ll wow your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 375°F and spritz a baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent any stubborn sticking.
- Mix ¼ cup maple syrup and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard in a small bowl, whisking until the ingredients create a smooth, glossy glaze.
- Arrange your 4 salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, each measuring 6 ounces, and drizzle them with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Season the salmon with a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper across the surface of each fillet.
- Pour the maple-mustard glaze generously over the salmon, making sure every inch gets a delicious coating.
- Scatter ⅓ cup roughly chopped pistachios across the top of the glazed fillets, creating a crunchy nutty layer.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, checking that the salmon easily flakes with a gentle fork prod.
Notes
- Check salmon thickness to adjust cooking time, thicker fillets need a few extra minutes to cook through.
- Toast pistachios lightly in a dry pan before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
- Choose pure maple syrup for a richer, more authentic sweetness that complements the fish perfectly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 145°F internal temperature for food safety without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg