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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Salmon filets are coated with honey mustard, crusted in pistachios, and baked. Serve with a side salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Seafood Recipes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 639 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6- oz. salmon fillets

  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice divided

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey

  • 1 garlic clove finely minced

  • 1/2 cup pistachios roughly chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. Kalamata olives chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or baking mat.
  • Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and generously season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • Add the mustard, honey, and garlic and whisk to combine.
  • Brush each fillet with the honey-mustard mixture until coated.
  • Add chopped pistachios and ground cardamom to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Evenly divide the pistachio mixture among the salmon fillets, gently pressing the mixture into each fillet to ensure it adheres. 
  • Place the cherry tomatoes in a medium bowl and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
  • Arrange the seasoned tomatoes around the salmon fillets and place them in the preheated oven to roast until the salmon is flakey and the cherry tomatoes are blistered approximately 13-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mixed salad leaves, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives in a large bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Once baking time is complete, remove salmon and tomatoes from the oven. Serve immediately with the fresh salad on the side.
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