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Pecan Crusted Salmon

Published April 14, 2017
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Close-up of a plate featuring a piece of breaded, baked pecan salmon garnished with chopped nuts and herbs, accompanied by a side of green vegetables. The dish appears crunchy and well-seasoned. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published April 14, 2017
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Quick enough for a weeknight meal but tasty enough for your next dinner party, this pecan encrusted salmon, courtesy of The Endless Meal, will become your go-to recipe. Make extra of the topping and store it in the fridge for next time you need a quick delicious meal. The pecan crust adds a rich, nutty flavor and crunchy texture to the salmon.

Pecan Crusted Salmon

Ingredients

  • 4 wild salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup toasted, very finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup panko (substitute with regular breadcrumbs, in a pinch)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, no need to be exact but roughly this amount works great
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large pinch of salt
  • Optional: salt and pepper

Directions

Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add pecans, panko, parsley and salt and stir to combine. Set aside.

Wash the salmon and remove scales from the skin. Make 3 small cuts across the skin side to prevent the skin from shrinking when it cooks. Dry salmon thoroughly. Season the skin with salt and pepper.

Working with the salmon skin side down, mound the pecan mixture evenly across each piece. Drizzle olive oil over the pecan mixture on the salmon and press firmly on the mixture so that it has good contact with the salmon.

Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the salmon, pecan crust side down. Cook for 2 minutes or until the pecan crust has browned.

Flip the salmon over and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it light pink and flakes easily. Be careful not to overcook the salmon or it will become tough and chewy.

NOTE: To remove the scales from the salmon skin, hold the salmon under cold running water and gently run a spoon or the blunt side of a knife over the skin until all scales are off.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet

Per serving: Calories: 411; Total Fat: 30g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 312mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 1g; Protein 25g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 6mg; Iron: 7%; Vitamin A: 5%; Vitamin C: 2%; Calcium: 3%

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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