Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping
Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping pairs tender, flaky fish with a buttery crust of pecans and breadcrumbs for a satisfying contrast in texture. Dijon and honey add gentle tang and sweetness that highlight the salmon’s richness without overpowering it. Serve this elegant main for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something polished yet comforting.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the mustard, butter, and honey.
- 3
In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
- 4
Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
- 5
Place the salmon fillets on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- 6
Brush the fillets with the mustard-honey mixture.
- 7
Cover the top of each fillet with the bread crumb mixture.
- 8
Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part, or until the salmon just flakes when tested with a fork.
- 9
Serve with lemon wedges as garnish.
- Calories 468.69 kcal High 23%
- Protein 40.6 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 26.65 g 10%
- Total Fat 23.09 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.36 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.46 mg High 36%
- Sodium 252.53 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 5.25 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 9.7 g --
- Added Sugars 1.01 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 64.56 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 839.83 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 28.11 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 59.27 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan Crumb Topping is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chopped Pecans, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 468.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chopped Pecans, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping healthy?
- Baked Alaska Salmon with Pecan-Crumb Topping has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 468.69 calories and 40.6 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 252.53 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.36 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Fish, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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