Description
Maple Pistachio Salmon is a show-stopping dish that effortlessly marries sweet and savory flavors, perfect for impressing guests or elevating your weeknight meals. Fresh salmon fillets are slathered in a luscious glaze of pure maple syrup and Dijon mustard, then topped with crunchy pistachios for an irresistible finish. This recipe balances simplicity with gourmet flair, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the maple-mustard glaze over the fillets, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg