Pistachio Baked Salmon

Name: Pistachio Baked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1 cup pistachios, chopped; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1 teaspoon pepper

Next time you're rushed by last-minute guests, try this fancy, flavorful salmon. With pistachios, brown sugar and dill, it's a guaranteed hit. —Cathy Hudak, Wadsworth, Ohio

Ingredients

6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 cup pistachios, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; spoon over salmon.
Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 505 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.

Originally published as Pistachio Baked Salmon in Simple & Delicious May 2010

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lorstout

Aug 5, 2017

Delicious! My absolute favorite salmon recipe.
InfyBlr

Dec 14, 2011

that pistachio really makes it crispy..
norena70

Oct 22, 2011

Easy to make and delicious. Will make it again for sure.
Mrs. Taz

May 1, 2011

Not as is, I would alter it and make a lighter, healthier version... Thanks for the inspired Idea though!!
Blarney1

Jul 17, 2010

Very easy to make and great flavor!
cheezhed68

Jun 24, 2010

Awesome! This is easy to prepare and tastes great!