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Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe

Published: Mar 18, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2025 by Chef Dennis Littley

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My pistachio crusted salmon is a 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 Crusted Salmon is a restaurant style dish your guests won’t soon forget!

The completed pistachio crusted salmon recipe served on a white plate.


 

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.

Completed recipe served with a 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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sundried tomato sauce and spinach

Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe

Chef Dennis Littley
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!
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 514 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Sundried Tomato Pesto

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

Salmon

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

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: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 1777mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 8295IUVitamin C: 35.8mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 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 says

    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 says

    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 says

    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 says

    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.

    Reply
  5. Ricci says

    March 19, 2019 at 11:41 pm

    I have been on such a salmon kick lately! I need to try this recipe soon!

    Reply
  6. Lisa Marie Heath says

    March 19, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    I have been CRAVING salmon lately – and this looks so good! Sharing this recipe with my boyfriend so he can make it for my birthday dinner this Friday!

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  7. Heather says

    March 19, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    I’m not sure why I never thought to put pistachios on salmon. Those are two of my favorite foods!

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  8. Terri Steffes says

    March 19, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    We’ve made this and love it. Your recipe is similar to the one we tried. Delicious! We do find that fresh salmon, if it is truly fresh, is our favorite way to make it.

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  9. Lian Wright says

    March 19, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    This dish looks amazing! It is so elegant, and I love a good salmon recipe. It would be great to serve on a stay-at-home date night meal.

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  10. Melanie says

    March 19, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    My husband doesn’t like salmon, so I do not cook it very often. I am a big salmon fan, though! i love the sound of this recipe.

    Reply
  11. Pam says

    March 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    I have been wanting to eat more salmon lately since I heard it was good for your Vitamin D levels. This looks like an awesome way to prepare it.

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    March 19, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    I’ve always enjoyed a good salmon dish. I’ll need to try this out, I think it would be good for our Keto diet.

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  13. Jenn@Engineermommy says

    March 19, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    I love and eat a ton of salmon. I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. I also love pistachios and will definitely try this. It looks tasty!

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  14. Lisa says

    March 19, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    This looks amazing. I’m a big fan of salmon and I love pistachios. The combo sounds incredible.

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