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Pecan-Crusted Salmon Recipe

Today's pecan-crusted salmon recipe will take salmon to new heights. The flavors are elevated to restaurant-style delectability by coating the fish in a crunchy crust of pecans, seasoned breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
  • cook TIME 40 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 45 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: how to make pecan crusted salmon, pecan crusted salmon, pecan crusted salmon recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 495 kcal

Ingredients (13)

  • 28 oz boneless salmon equals 4 filets
  • 10 oz green beans
  • 2 oz pecan crumbled
  • 0.5 oz parsley chopped
  • 0.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 375℉.

preheat the oven by healthykitchen101
2

Make the pecan crust: Combine 0.5 oz parsley, 2 oz pecan, 0.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a food processor. Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Ingredients are added together in a food processor.
3

Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the pecan crust mixture. Mix well.

A tablespoon of butter is added to a pecan crust mixture in a food processor.
4

Make the glaze for the salmon: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt until well combined.

A liquid mixture is being whisked together in a small bowl.
5

Brush the glaze evenly onto the salmon filets.

Raw salmon filets are being brushed with a seasoning glaze.
6

Dredge each salmon filet with the pecan crust mixture.

Glazed salmon filets are placed on one plate, a pecan crust mixture is placed on another plate, and a salmon filet that's dredged with the crust is placed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7

Place the salmon filets onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until they flake easily with a fork.

Four fully crust-coated salmon filets are being put in an oven for baking.
8

In the meantime, microwave 10 oz green beans for 4 minutes, then run cool water over them to preserve the greenness.

Microwaved green beans are placed in a strainer set over a large bowl to drain off excess water.
9

Remove the salmon from the oven. Serve alongside green beans.

A filet of pecan-crusted salmon on a serving plate, with cooked green beans, a few lemon slices, parsley, and a fork on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 495 kcal | Fat 29 g | Saturated Fat 6 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat 10 g | Cholesterol 124 mg | Sodium 578 mg | Potassium 990 mg | Carbohydrate 11 g | Fiber 4 g | Sugar 4 g | Protein 49 g | Vitamin A 1127 IU | Vitamin C 14 mg | Calcium 92 mg | Iron 2 mg