Pecan Crusted Salmon with Dijon
Pecan Crusted Salmon with Dijon is a baked fillet of salmon dish, with a sweet and savory topping of pecans, honey, brown sugar, and mustard.
Ingredients
- ¼ c. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. dried or fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs. salmon filet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Salt and pepper each side of the filet.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, thyme, honey, pecans and Dijon mustard. Spread evenly (press) on top of the salmon.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh-sliced lemon; serve!
Notes
Reposted from July 2017.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 88mg, Sodium: 192mg, Potassium: 832mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 141IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 2mg