PISTACHIO CRUSTED SALMON

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These are a real treat! There is a pistachio farm not to far from us and they had a recipe for pistachio baked salmon. It sound interesting and I made some adjustments for personal taste.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     High Protein

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
1/3 cup pistachios, roasted kernels
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place an iron skillet or griddle in the oven and allow to heat while preparing the fish.
  • Place the pistachio kernels, pepper and cilantro in the food processor bowl.
  • Pulse several times to coarsely chop the nuts.
  • Pour mixture into shallow bowl or dish.
  • Wash the salmon fillets and pat dry with paper towel.
  • Mist or drizzle olive oil lightly on both sides of fish fillets.
  • Dip both sides of the fillets in the nut mixture, pressing down slightly.
  • Spray the preheated skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place fillets on skillet and mist lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.

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