Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

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This elegant dish features perfectly baked salmon, adorned with a vibrant pistachio crust, complemented by a zesty blood orange glaze. A delightful balance of rich, nutty textures and bright, citrusy flavors that transport your taste buds.

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Chef:

chef-avatarngolo

Total cooking time:

45 mins

Servings:

4
Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Ingredients













Method


  • 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse pistachios, panko, chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until a coarse crumble forms.


  • 2For the blood orange glaze, zest one blood orange and set aside. Juice all three blood oranges (you should get about 1/2 cup of juice). In a small saucepan, combine blood orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until reduced by about half and slightly thickened, roughly 8-10 minutes.


  • 3Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly drizzle the top of each fillet with olive oil, then season with remaining sea salt and black pepper.


  • 4Evenly press the pistachio crust mixture onto the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring it adheres well.


  • 5Place crusted salmon fillets onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown.


  • 6Remove salmon from the oven. Drizzle each fillet with the warm blood orange glaze and garnish with the reserved blood orange zest before serving immediately.

Notes


  • If blood oranges are not in season, regular oranges or grapefruit can be substituted for the glaze.

  • Serve alongside roasted asparagus, quinoa, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

  • For an extra layer of flavor, toast the pistachios lightly before processing them for the crust.

Tags

salmon
dinner
mediterranean
healthy
pescatarian
citrus
weeknight meal
spicy

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