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25-Minute Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Serves 2
5 mins prep
20 mins cook
25 mins total
This Pistachio Crusted Salmon is juicy & flaky on the inside and nutty & crunchy on the outside, making for a gourmet meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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Preheat your oven to 425°F and chop your pistachios into small pieces.
¼ cup PistachiosBlot your salmon dry with a paper towel (consider these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option). Place the dried salmon, skin down, in a small-medium baking dish and set aside.
10 ounces salmonIn a small bowl, mix together your lemon juice and mustard to make a quick marinade.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon lemon juiceUse a spoon or pastry brush to spread an even layer of the marinade on top of the salmon.
To a second small bowl, add the chopped Pistachios, Parmesan, and pepper to a small bowl and combine to form your crust.
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese⅕ teaspoon black pepperThen, use clean hands to press a thin layer of the pistachio crust into the Dijon and lemon coated salmon.
Cover your baking dish completely with tin foil and bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.
Then, remove the tin foil and bake for 10-15 more minutes, until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 125 °F. Garnish with basil (optional) and enjoy hot!
½ ounce basil