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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 208.0
  • Total Fat: 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 42.5 mg
  • Sodium: 180.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 18.8 g

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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Submitted by: SP_STEPF
Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Introduction

Turn any night into a special occasion with this 20-minute meal inspired by a Parisian bistro. Turn any night into a special occasion with this 20-minute meal inspired by a Parisian bistro.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    4 3-ounce salmon fillets (preferably WIld Alaskan)
    1 T Dijon mustard
    1/4 cup breadcrumbs
    1/2 oz pistachios, shelled (about 25)
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 shallot, minced
    nonstick cooking spray
    salt and pepper to taste

Tips

I first had pistachio-crusted salmon on a first date in Paris. While the meal was delicious, I barely ate a bite because we were talking so much. Now I make this for special occasions and remember that very special time in my life.


Directions

Makes 4 servings.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor or with a knife, chop pistachios until they are about the size of the bread crumbs. Mix with breadcrumbs, minced garlic and minced shallots and place on a deep plate.
Season fish with salt and pepper. Spread mustard evenly over one side of fillets, then press salmon into mixture on that same side.
Place on baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes, or until top is browned and fish is cooked through.






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  • MERESGED

    Incredible!
    18 of 18 people found this review helpful
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    WOW!!!! This recipe was the best salmon I've ever had. I served it with sauteed asparagus and mushrooms, added a touch more garlic and skipped the salt. It didn't need salt. My boyfriend is VERY impressed and threatened to eat the rest if my roommate doesn't get home soon. - 4/25/12

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  • RILEYTCH

    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    I made this dish for my parents tonight and they loved it! I used tilapia and salmon. I liked the tilapia better! It is an awesome dish! - 3/1/09

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  • CMFARRELL36


    9 of 13 people found this review helpful
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    I love my salmon very plain, but this crust would go really well with chicken breast or pork fillet, I think, so I'm saving the recipe. - 7/14/12

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  • DOCOUTLANDS

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    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    Great recipe! We made it today using tilapia fillets and spicy brown mustard, because that's what we had on hand. Definitely something we'll serve again. We're also going to try the topping on chicken tenderloins, soon. - 4/1/12

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  • NANCYHOME247

    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    A quick and easy way to pack incredible flavor into a fish fillet, chicken tenders, or pork cutlets. Just the right amount of elegance! No shallots... use yellow onion, or sprinkle with fresh chives. Omit the salt if the pistachios are salted. - 10/3/12

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  • GODFREY09

    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I tried this but left out the breadcrumbs...don't need them. I was able to get my daughterto eat the salmon and it is not her favorite fish!! - 2/27/09

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  • TUROPHILIAMMM

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    My family and I love this! I used rice crispies crushed instead of breadcrumbs to make it gluten free. My salmon must have been thicker because I had to cook for 20 minutes. But AMAZING flavor! - 10/11/12

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  • 2DIETORNOT2DIET


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I used pecans because that is what I had on hand was so good. - 10/4/12

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  • RADIOGIRL22

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Yummy! Had quite a punch and was delicious. Totally worth trying! - 8/14/12

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  • TRISH5588

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    This was delicious!!! My husband loved it. I followed the recipe exactly as shown. The fish was very light and the coating on it had a great tangy flavor. I will be making this again! - 2/2/12

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  • MSMEMUCH

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    So incredibly delicious - 1/22/12

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  • WISHICOULDFLY

    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Delicious! And pretty too! I will make this again and again. I might even try it with Tilapia. SP STEPH's recipes are ALWAYS winners IMO.

    I did have a good amount of crumbs left over. Next time I might use the crumbs on both sides. - 1/6/13

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  • MARIAROSIER

    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    This is delicious! My entire family loved it. I used a couple of tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs, since I am gluten-free. - 10/3/12

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  • GREASE31

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 1/11/13

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  • KA7MONTOYA


    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Yummy! I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish and this sounds like a winner! - 7/13/12

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  • FALA-REDWING

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Total do again! - 7/12/12

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  • RAMISKEY

    Incredible!
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    this was very good - I really enjoyed it and so did my hubby - 3/29/12

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  • MEMOM22

    Incredible!
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    so good, probably the best salmon I've ever eaten! - 3/12/12

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  • HS1056

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I just made this tonight using tilapia instead of salmon and my fussy hubby enjoyed it as much as I did. I did not have shallots and did not use breadcrumbs but otherwise followed the recipe. Will be making this with other kinds of fish. - 1/25/12

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  • GABIRUSZCZAK

    Incredible!
    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I would never have thought to grind nuts that fine...but I have to try this, it sounds amazing! - 2/27/09

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  • WEBBLL

    Incredible!
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    So delicious! - 5/3/13

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  • NORASPAT

    Incredible!
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    I made this for a visiting Spark friend and her DH. Everyone loved it, I made cauliflower Pizza crust for bread we had a huge salad and the meal was a hit. We love salmon but that worked well with company Thanks Pat in Maine. - 4/28/13

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  • CARMENCRUNCH

    Incredible!
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    My new favorite recipe. This was awesome. Perfect as is! - 4/27/13

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  • KLUTZY68


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    O. M. G. that sounds gooooooood!! Into the file it goes! - 4/26/13

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  • JESSIG5


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    My favorite salmon recipe. I also make it with grated parmesan added to the crumbs. I have also used the crust on chicken. - 4/26/13

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