pecan crunch topped salmon
**April 2017: this post has been updated with new photos. The post content has remained the same!
I think the best indicator of a great recipe is when you find yourself making it over and over again. Considering I like trying new things in the kitchen I don't usually repeat many recipes but this is definitely an exception.
Since making it for the first time in January, I have made it 3 more times and can't wait to have it again! What's not to love about a flaky salmon filet spread with creamy honey mustard and topped with a crunchy pecan breadcrumb mixture?
For the asparagus we simply tossed trimmed asparagus spears in a couple tablespoons of olive oil, seasoned it with a Montreal Seasoning, and grilled it for about 10 minutes in a foil packet.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
- 6 salmon filets 4 oz each
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In small bowl, mix dijon mustard, butter, and honey.
- In separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, pecans, and parsley.
- Season each salmon filet with salt and pepper, place on baking sheet and brush with honey mustard mixture. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Top each filet with breadcrumb mixture, evenly distributing among the 6 filets.
- Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the salmon flakes with a fork. Serve with garnished lemon wedges.
This sounds really good! I'm always looking for quick and easy ways to prepare salmon. I have individually packaged frozen fillets in my freezer that I often turn to for quick meals but I tend to always prepare them the same way (teriyaki style with rice). This recipe sounds delicious and simple. I have some seriously yummy dijon mustard that would be perfect for this. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Amy Kelly - I hope you try this recipe...it's a great change from the normal teriyaki salmon (which I eat all of the time too!)
Kate - I'm glad you found my blog! I used to live in IC when I went to Iowa but sadly I live in Omaha now for grad school 🙁 I miss IC sooo much and go back to visit as much as I can...I will let you know next time I visit and we can have a food bloggers meet up 🙂
Nice, will have to try, normally we just griddle salmon, or put it under the grill (broiler).
This will make an interesting change.
Mmmmm:)
Now..I am probably one of the very few who don't really like salmon, but this one does look really good! I'd be willing to give it a try!
My wife really loves your blog recipes and she made the dish. I already love salmon the way it is, but the pecans gave it a sweet kick. Thanks a lot for the advice. Keep up the great work with your articles and please stop by my health blog sometime. The web address is http://healthy-nutrition-facts.blogspot.com/.