Pistachio Crusted Salmon

5 from 1 vote

A nutty herb-infused crust and honey Dijon glaze take everyday salmon fillets to the next level in this easy pistachio crusted salmon recipe!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked salmon recipe, easy salmon recipe, pistachio crusted salmon

Servings: servings

Calories: 431kcal

Author: Alyssa

4 (6-ounce) individual salmon fillets (or one whole 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet with skin)
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Pat them dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl whisk together honey, lemon juice, and dijon mustard. Using a teaspoon, or a brush, cover the salmon with a glaze evenly.
Place the pistachios into a food processor and process until big crumbs form, don’t overdo it, should take about 30 seconds. Alternatively you can chop the pistachios with a sharp knife or place in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
In a small bowl, combine crushed pistachios with the melted butter, dried thyme, grated parmesan and minced garlic. Spread the pistachio crust over the salmon fillets and lightly press down on it with your hand or the back of a spoon to help ensure that it sticks to the fish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes if your salmon is thin, or 15-16 minutes if using thicker fillets. When cooked, salmon will become pale pink and will easily flake apart with a fork or a tip of a knife.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with lemon wedges, avocado or favorite sides.