PISTACHIO SALMON

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This simple salmon gets its crunch from a coating of crushed pistachios, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add steamed veggies and rice and it's dinnertime! -Anthony Oraczewski, Port St. Lucie, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup pistachios, finely chopped
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, toss pistachios with bread crumbs and cheese., Place salmon on a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan, skin side down; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with pistachio mixture, pressing to adhere. Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges