The pistachio crusted salmon fillet is a very easy and quick second course to prepare, yet equally tasty and delicious.
Salmon is a fish with a delicate flavor that usually appeals even to those who do not like fish. In this recipe, a tasty crunchy crust made of pistachio pesto and panko keeps the fish moist and juicy.
It is prepared in a flash, put it in the oven and in a few minutes you will be ready to bring a fish second course to the table that will win everyone over.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 560.93 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 12.78 (g) of which sugars 3.34 (g)
- Proteins 41.04 (g)
- Fat 38.86 (g) of which saturated 7.06 (g)of which unsaturated 17.88 (g)
- Fibers 0.72 (g)
- Sodium 1,253.25 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Pistachio Crusted Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1.8 oz panko
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 pinch dried onion
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2.8 oz pistachio pesto
- to taste salt
Preparation of Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Preparing the pistachio crusted salmon fillets is very simple. First, take 4 nice salmon fillets with their skin weighing about 7 oz each (if you can’t find fresh salmon you can safely use frozen). Check carefully for any bones and remove them with the help of tweezers.
To create the breading for the gratin, mix the panko with the finely chopped parsley, dried onion, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt.
Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish lined with parchment paper, skin side down. Spread a bit of pistachio pesto over each fillet, saving some to serve the fish.
Cover each salmon fillet with the prepared breading, pressing gently with your hands to make it adhere well.
Bake the salmon in the oven at 320°F for 15 minutes, then another 5 minutes with the grill function at 390°F.
When the pistachio crusted salmon fillets are cooked, remove them from the oven and serve them hot accompanied by the remaining pistachio pesto.
