Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Maple Balsamic Pecan-Crusted Salmon, featuring a sweet and tangy glaze with a crunchy pecan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the maple balsamic mixture generously over the top of each fillet.
- In another bowl, combine the chopped pecans and breadcrumbs. Press the pecan mixture onto the top of each salmon fillet to create a crust.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the crusted salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pecan mixture.
- You can also substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans for a different flavor.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg