Pecan-Crusted Salmon

Name: Pecan-Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; CUCUMBER SAUCE:; 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/8 teaspoon dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

This nutty coating and cool sauce turn ordinary salmon into something special. "My husband was thrilled the first time I served this," says Cheryl Bydowdki of Punta Gorda, Florida.

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place salmon skin side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over each fillet.
In a small bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and butter; spoon over salmon. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cucumber sauce ingredients. Serve with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 830 calories, 61g fat (13g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 45g protein.

Originally published as Pecan-Crusted Salmon in Country Woman September/October 2002

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Regina

Nov 2, 2018

This is an excellent recipe. Moist inside, crunchy outside. I don't think you need the Yougert sauce.
Andrea

Feb 25, 2018

I rarely make a recipe twice for special occasions, but this on is always sick a hot I keep making it! I never bother with the cucumber sauce.The mayonnaise makes the first so moist! I even freeze the extra topping and reuse.
kathyras

Oct 16, 2016

Disappointed... thought it had no flavor...
Baking Diva

Feb 23, 2014

My husband loves this recipe and recently requested it again. Absolutely fabulous! Quick to make and impressive enough to serve guests. This salmon is now part of his birthday meal-from now on!
jeppesen1226

Mar 11, 2013

A Family favorite. Didn't really like the cucumber sauce
daisey5

Jan 31, 2010

This was very good. I made it for two.
alexismd

Jan 14, 2010

Taste was very good although fish was a little bit dry for my taste. I'll probably make more sauce to go with it next time.
Brendat4

Sep 13, 2009

This is one of our favorite meals and it is SO easy! I make it often and even my two young children love it.
alibi13

Jul 3, 2008

I'm on a diet, so I substituted extra virgin olive oil for butter. It was delicious.