This pecan crusted salmon is one of those easy recipes you can throw together in practically no time. If you want to make this baked salmon even more special, toast the pecans in advance. Just place the pecans in a dry skillet and heat over very low heat, tossing occasionally, until they start to brown and turn fragrant. Then mix the pecans with the bread crumbs and prepare the salmon according to the recipe directions.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 4 servings, pecan crusted salmon
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or freshly-made bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. melted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup honey mustard
- 2 lbs. salmon fillets, pin bones removed and cut into 4 pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss pecans and panko together and set aside. In another bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp. of the butter and the honey mustard.
- Place salmon fillets in a large baking dish, such as a 9 x 13 pan or gratin dish (compare prices). Season salmon with salt and pepper. Brush honey mustard mixture over salmon. Sprinkle pecan mixture on top of honey mustard mixture, patting with your fingers to help it adhere to the salmon.
- Drizzle remaining melted butter over the pecan crusted salmon. Bake 10-12 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
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