Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachio Crusted Salmon is a high-protein fish recipe ready in 30 min. It makes 4 servings, each 670 kcal with 54 g protein. Beginner level, 10 ingredients.

Recipe by @ananegoita, adapted and measured by Cookpath.

  • 30 mintotal
  • Beginnerlevel
  • 670kcal a serving
  • 54 gprotein
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

What is Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Salmon strips spread with a mayonnaise, mustard, garlic and honey layer, topped with a pistachio and breadcrumb crust and baked.

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How to make Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Tips from the cook

  • Chop the pistachios fairly fine, so the crust sticks and stays together.
  • Spread the sauce thickly, as it works as the glue for the crust.
  • Rest the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes, so the crust sets.
  • Salmon is done when it is just cooked through, as overbaking dries it out.
  • No pistachios? Chopped almonds or walnuts work as a swap.
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon substitutions

Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.

Salmon fillets0 option
    Mayonnaise2 options
    • Plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened soy yogurt if dairy-free) 1:1 by volume

      Frying/hot dishes; not a binder for crispy rice.

      Still contains dairy.

    • Vegan mayonnaise 1:1

      Often contains mustard; check label.

      Still contains mustard and soy.

    Dijon mustard2 options
    • Whole grain mustard 1:1

      Texture.

      Still contains mustard.

    • Honey + vinegar (for mustard allergy) 1 tsp dijon = 1/2 tsp honey + 1/2 tsp vinegar

      No mustard heat, no emulsifying.

    Pistachios2 options
    • Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts 1:1 by weight

      Flavour differs; walnuts robust.

      Still contains tree nuts.

    • Pumpkin or sunflower seeds 1:1 by weight; page lists seeds as the nut-free option

      Not the same flavour; sesame seeds would carry sesame.

    Breadcrumbs2 options
    • Gluten-free breadcrumbs 1:1 by weight
    • Crushed rice cereal or polenta 1:1 by weight

      Check label for gluten.

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