This Pistachio Crusted Salmon is an easy-to-prepare 30-minute dish that is so tasty! The salmon is topped with a sticky pistachio, lemon and honey coating and then roasted in the oven until moist and flaky.

Prep Time 15minutes

Cook Time 15minutes

Total Time 30minutes

Course: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 side salmon (or 4 salmon fillets)

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp dijon mustard

• 1 clove garlic minced

• 2/3 cup finely chopped pistachios

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175º Celsius.

2. Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pat it dry with a paper towel. Generously season the salmon with salt and pepper.

3. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Once the mixture is well combined, stir in the chopped pistachios.

4. Spoon the pistachio mixture over the salmon and press it down firmly with a fork to ensure it sticks.

5. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Image and recipe from Every Last Bite.