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    Home » Recipes » Seafood Recipes

    Pistachio Encrusted Salmon Recipe

    Published: Mar 18, 2019 · Modified: Jun 25, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Pistachio Encrusted Salmon – healthy and delicious restaurant style dish

    Sharing a meal with friends and family makes life better. And I’m always looking for something new to make, something to impress my guests not only with a delicious meal but a beautifully presented meal. My Pistachio Encrusted Salmon is a restaurant style dish your guests won’t soon forget!

    served with spinach and a sundried tomato pesto

    The old saying is “we eat with our eyes”  and that my friends is the truth! No matter how good a dish may taste, if the appearance is less than stellar, the flavors will not be appreciated. So as you prepare your holiday feast, keep that in mind.

    salmon with a sundried tomato sauce

    Salmon has never been one of my favorite dishes, so when I prepare it, I challenge myself to make it flavorful and beautiful so that I don’t mind eating it. Although I will admit since I started using Pacific Northwest Salmon I’ve been enjoying salmon a lot more these days.

    sundried tomato sauce and spinach

    I hope you enjoy my Pistachio Encrusted Salmon served on a bed of wilted spinach tossed with a sun-dried tomato pesto, it really is a delicious restaurant style dish.

    salmon with a sundried tomato sauce

    If you like this recipe you might also enjoy these dishes:

    • Mediterranean Style Salmon
    • Blackened Salmon Salad
    • Stuffed Salmon with Cream Cheese and Crabmeat
    • Cedar Planked Salmon

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    Table of Contents:

    • Pistachio Encrusted Salmon
      • Ingredients
        • Sundried Tomato Pesto
        • Salmon
      • Instructions
        • Sundried Tomato Pesto
        • Salmon
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Pistachio Encrusted Salmon

    When you want to turn dinner into a culinary experience try my Pistachio Crusted Salmon.  It’s easy to make and is definitely a wow!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 514kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Sundried Tomato Pesto

    • 1 cup reconstituted sundried tomatoes
    • ¼ cup pine nuts
    • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic -peeled
    • 1 tbs grated romano cheese

    Salmon

    • 4 8 oz salmon fillets
    • 1 cup pistachio’s
    • 3 tbsp cooking oil
    • 12 oz baby spinach leaves
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    Instructions

    Sundried Tomato Pesto

    • reconstitute the sundried tomatoes in warm water
    • In the bowl of your food processor, add the sundried tomatoes, garlic clove, grated cheese and pine nuts. Pulse until fully blended and finely chopped.
    • Add the olive oil, and pulse until well blended*

    Salmon

    • pulse pistachio’s in a food processor until chopped with some finely ground
    • brush the salmon lightly with olive oil
    • Press salmon into pistachio’s, covering topside of fillet completely, continue till all four fillets have been finished.
    • Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add just enough cooking oil to saute the salmon
    • Gently place salmon, nut side down and sear for about 2 minutes, until nuts have browned.
    • Very gently turn salmon over and repeat the process.
    • Place salmon in a baking dish with a little water and place in 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. (replace any nuts that may have fallen off, making a nice top layer of pistachio’s on the fillet)
    • While salmon is finishing cooking, place 4 tablespoons of sundried pesto into a saucepan and warm gently ( add a little more coconut oil if the mixture is not loose enough)
    • Right before serving toss sundried pesto mixture with spinach leaves coating very well, until spinach begins to wilt.
    • Divide spinach between 4 plates and top with salmon fillet.
    • Serve immediately

    Notes

    * sundried pesto should almost be the consistency of a salad dressing when you toss it with the spinach

    Nutrition

    Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 1777mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 8295IU | Vitamin C: 35.8mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 6.6mg
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    Now that was one delicious piece of salmon and it looked as good as it tasted! Whether you’re entertaining or just turning a family meal into a special event, everyone’s going to love this salmon!

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    1. Rosemary

      March 21, 2019 at 1:36 am

      5 stars
      You are so right, the way a dish looks does influence how much I like it. Although, I’ve often been surprised:) I love salmon and spinach and this is a wonderful recipe to try, a delicious change from my usual preparation style. Going to have to try it soon!

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    2. Catalina

      March 20, 2019 at 1:11 pm

      Pistachio and salmon! This is such a fancy dinner. I will definitely make it!

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    3. Ruth I

      March 20, 2019 at 11:08 am

      Oh wow. This looks expensive and oh so yummy! I’d love to try this recipe as my sister love salmon!

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    4. Chubskulit Rose

      March 20, 2019 at 7:21 am

      This is perfect for Fish Fridays for Lent season. I would love to try your recipe since I love salmon and pistachio.

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