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Maple-Pistachio Crusted Salmon

A piece of cooked pistachio crusted salmon cut in half on a white plate. Accents on the white plate include green beans, a wedge of lemon, and yellow cutlery.

A white plate with a piece of salmon cut in half, green beans, wedge of lemon and yellow cutlery.

Maple-Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Salmon and pistachios team up with Canadian maple syrup for this easy, heart-healthy meal!
Course Dinner
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon filets (about 4 oz each)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 2 Tbsp Canadian maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375 F.
  • Pat dry salmon with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine pistachios, maple syrup and soy sauce in a small bowl.
  • Divide the pistachio mixture evenly onto the salmon filets. Use your fingers to press mixture onto the filets.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is flaky. Serve with a side salad or veggies.

Notes

Note: The salmon may also be cooked in the air fryer, however the nuts will brown more quickly. 
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