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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Did you know that pistachios are the highest fiber, lowest calorie nut? If you've gotten a little bored of plain baked salmon, this pistachio crust adds a boost of fiber, crunch, and pop of color to reinvent your salmon dinner.

Ingredients: (serves 2)

pistachio crusted salmon

pistachio crusted salmon

  • 2 wild salmon filets
  • 1/2 cup raw pistachios, ground in blender or finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Option: fresh dill 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients besides the salmon
  3. Spread mixture on top of each filet, pressing the pistachio crust to make it stick
  4. Bake on baking sheet for 15 minutes and serve!