Easy Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Salmon fillets are brushed with Dijon mustard and maple syrup, sprinkled with chopped pistachios, and baked in the oven for a simple weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 337 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons coarse grain Dijon mustard
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon fillets
• 0.25 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Stir together mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Place salmon fillets skin-side down onto the prepared baking sheet and spread mustard mixture on top.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle pistachios on top of salmon. Continue baking until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 10 more minutes.