Pistachio-Crusted Salmon
Pistachio-Crusted Salmon pairs tender, flaky fish with a nutty, toasty crust accented by Parmesan and panko. A swipe of Dijon adds tang while lemon brightens each bite, making it special enough for guests yet quick enough for a weeknight. Serve it hot from the oven with crisp edges and a vibrant citrus finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pistachio-Crusted Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 14
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine pistachios, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter; stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
- 3
Lightly season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon fillets, flesh side down, for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and flip the salmon so the skin side is down.
- 5
Brush the tops of the salmon evenly with Dijon mustard. Add the pistachio mixture on top, pressing it onto the salmon.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 284.82 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 23.82 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 7.84 g 3%
- Total Fat 17.81 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 4.66 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.62 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 449.34 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.45 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 26.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 21.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.59 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pistachio Crusted Salmon is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dijon Mustard, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 284.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pistachio-Crusted Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dijon Mustard, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pistachio-Crusted Salmon?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pistachio-Crusted Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pistachio-Crusted Salmon healthy?
- Pistachio-Crusted Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 284.82 calories and 23.82 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 449.34 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.66 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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