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Pecan Crusted Salmon Recipe

This easy pecan crusted salmon recipe is crunchy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 518 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Small bowl or plate
  • Basting Brush
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound green beans destemmed
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder divided
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder divided
  • 1.5 pounds salmon 4 filet
  • 3-4 tablespoons dijon mustard (1 tbs per salmon filet)
  • 1 cup pecans crushed
  • 3 tbs brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a prepared baking sheet. Pat the salmon filets dry and let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes. Toss green beans with avocado oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
  • Season the sides of the salmon with ½ salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Using a basting brush, spread Dijon mustard evenly over the top of each salmon filet.
  • In a small bowl or plate, mix crushed pecans with brown sugar. Gently press the Dijon-coated side of the salmon into the pecan mixture so it adheres well, creating that irresistible pecan crust.
  • Place salmon and green beans on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on cooking times and thickness. The salmon should flake easily and reach an internal temperature of 145°F. When finished serve and enjoy! Hint: depending on how you like your green beans cooked, you may need to remove the salmon and allow the green beans to cook for an additional 5 minutes

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 1207mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 867IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 3mg
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