Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

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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

View full nutritional breakdown of Pistachio-Crusted Salmon calories by ingredient


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.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    31 of 31 people found this review helpful
    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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    Very Good
    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    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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    Very Good
    13 of 14 people found this review helpful
    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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    Incredible!
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    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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    10 of 18 people found this review helpful
    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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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    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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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I used pecans because that is what I had on hand was so good. - 10/4/12


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    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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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! Had quite a punch and was delicious. Totally worth trying! - 8/14/12


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Loved the pistachios but really didn't care for the Dijon mustard. Will try it again using light mayo instead!
    - 9/22/13


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    this was off the chain. I did not have pistachios, so I chopped up some mixed nuts I had and it was fabulous. Had it with a baked potato and steamed broccoli & carrots. - 8/6/13


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    The crust is fantastic !! I've used it on other fish fillet's, chicken and pork. - 10/3/12


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I used pine nuts and onions, because that's what I had on hand. I added no salt. There is plenty of salt in the bread that goes into the crumbs. It was delicious. - 8/26/12


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


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    just incredible....I love salmon almost any way but the pistachios put this one over the top for me. yeah, as with some of the other reviews, I feel no need for salt... - 6/27/13


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I tried this with tilapia. It was very good but I think it would be better with salmon so I will try it again soon using salmon. Also, I used Panko bread crumbs and I feel it would be better with traditional bread crumbs. Well worth trying and excellent with the shallots. - 10/5/12


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Total do again! - 7/12/12


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    this was very good - I really enjoyed it and so did my hubby - 3/29/12


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    so good, probably the best salmon I've ever eaten! - 3/12/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 1/11/13


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish and this sounds like a winner! - 7/13/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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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    Incredible!
    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    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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    TASTY - 7/19/21


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    O.K.
    4 ounce salmon, at least, 3 is not enough. Fish is good for you! - 7/6/21


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    ;-) - 5/23/21


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    Great! - 4/19/21


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    Cant wait to make this. - 1/30/21


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    Incredible!
    I made for my children and they love it! - 1/18/21


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    Good
    yummy - 1/6/21


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    Good recipe, thanks for sharing - 1/2/21


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    Awesome. I have never tasted salmon as delicious as this. - 11/27/20


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    Delish! - 11/12/20


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    Incredible!
    yum - 8/29/20


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    it was so good - 7/21/20


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    Good recipe! - 7/21/20


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    Incredible!
    This was fantastic, I never would of never thought of pistachios. - 5/19/20


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    love salmon... will have to try this soon... sounds yummy - 5/13/20


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    Very Good
    we really liked this... I used panko whole wheat crumbs...
    the topping is good on other fish as well...cod and halibut     - 3/9/20


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    Incredible!
    Salmon is my favorite and I have it several times per week. I also love pistachios. Putting the two together was amazing. Thanks so much - 12/26/19


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    Incredible!
    Salmon... yum.... pistachio..wow - 11/4/19


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    :) - 11/1/19


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    Love this! - 10/11/19


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    Very Good
    Turned out very well and it was tasty. - 7/17/19


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    Glad to be able to try this great sounding salmon recipe. Beats making a salmon sandwich or just frying it in the skillet. - 6/26/19


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    Great recipe! - 5/30/19


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    Yumm - 5/14/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious and quick and easy. Thank you for sharing. - 3/29/19


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    Love salmon! This recipe sounds delicious. - 3/3/19


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was fair - 3/3/19


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    Very Good
    Sounds good - 2/19/19


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    My husband’s favorite - 2/19/19


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    Very Good
    tasty - 12/18/18


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 12/18/18


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    Not usually a fish person, but this was pretty good. - 11/1/18


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    Incredible!
    YUM - 10/9/18


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    So yummy - 9/21/18


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    Incredible!
    I love this Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Recipe! Absolutely delicious!
    - 8/18/18


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    Incredible!
    Yummy! - 7/27/18


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    hubby like salmon always looking for him thanks - 7/2/18


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    yummy - 6/30/18


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    Incredible!
    yum. - 5/24/18


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    interesting - 5/16/18


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    NICE - 5/5/18


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    Incredible!
    Wow this is very delicious - 4/25/18


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    Incredible!
    A favorite for me - 3/15/18


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    Interesting flavor combination - 2/25/18


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    Incredible!
    I love this pistachio crusted salmon recipe! I didn't change essay! YUMMY! - 2/23/18


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    Incredible!
    I have to say that this is my favorite salmon recipe :) - 2/16/18


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    Sounds interesting - 1/23/18


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do. - Epictetus ~ 1/18/18 - 1/18/18


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    This recipe was really delicious!!! - 1/16/18


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    I loved this ,will make it again - 12/30/17


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    I'm not much of a salmon eater but this was great. - 12/20/17


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    Delicious - 12/13/17


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    Great coating for fish. - 11/27/17


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    Very Good
    This was really good will make again... - 11/15/17


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    Fish is great for our diet - 11/13/17


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    I like salmon and this was delicious and easy. - 9/14/17


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    Good - 7/22/17


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    Incredible!
    The touch of pistachios was added flavor and crunch. I used this crust for my chicken as well. The flavor. The non-fish eaters enjoyed their first good taste of salmon. This is a keeper! - 6/14/17


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    YUMMY - 5/26/17


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    plan to make it very soon - 5/11/17


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    Sooooo good!! Served it with brown basmati rice, veggie medley, and a roll. - 5/10/17


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    Sounds good. - 5/7/17


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    Incredible!
    Very delicious! - 5/3/17


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    Very Good
    A tasty way to prepare salmon! - 4/7/17


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    this is the best - thanks - 3/23/17


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    Incredible!
    Another great lenten recipe. - 3/13/17


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    I will definitely try this for Easter. - 3/5/17


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    WOW...just bought some salmon and can't wait to make this recipe.... - 2/27/17


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    I love this! Great salmon. - 2/27/17


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    Wonderful - 2/27/17


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    Very Good
    Delicious. The only issue I had is my son is allergic to pistachios so I had to make a separate dish for him. Otherwiese delicious! - 2/11/17


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    I used different nuts, nuts I like better. - 2/4/17


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    this was really yummy.... i'll be making it again. - 1/31/17