Heart-Healthy Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Heart-Healthy Pistachio Crusted Salmon, a dish that combines bold flavors with wholesome ingredients for a meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Succulent salmon fillets are coated in a zesty blend of whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, and fresh dill, then topped with a crunchy crust of coarsely ground pistachios. Baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fats. Serve it with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a burst of brightness, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish that’s perfect for family dinners or elegant entertaining. Keywords: heart-healthy salmon recipe, pistachio crusted salmon, quick baked salmon.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 1 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the pistachios in a food processor and pulse until they are coarsely ground. Transfer the ground pistachios to a shallow dish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.

Step 4

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Spread a layer of the mustard mixture over the top of each fillet, using the back of a spoon to coat evenly.

Step 5

Press the coated side of each salmon fillet into the crushed pistachios, ensuring the fillets are well crusted.

Step 6

Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, crust side up.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes.

Step 9

Serve the pistachio-crusted salmon garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(744.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1946.8

Total Fat 139.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 661584.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 128.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 137.6mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1244.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.3%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 10.8%