Honey Pecan Crusted Salmon

I love a good pesto and the addition to this recipe takes the honey and pecans to another level. Fresh salmon coated with a pesto, honey, & lemon juice, then topped with finely chopped pecans.

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Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 548kcal

Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

4 fillets salmon
1½ cups pecans chopped finely
1½ tablespoons pesto
1½ tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper fresh
1 teaspoon garlic powder
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly spray foil with cook spray; set aside.
Place salmon on prepared sheet. Use knife to remove salmon skin from the fillet. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel.
In a bowl stir together pesto, honey and lemon juice. In a separate small bowl mix together the sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
Season both sides of the salmon with seasoning mix. Then lightly brush one side of the salmon with the honey pesto mixture. Flip the fish over and heavily brush this side with the honey pesto mixture (this will help the nuts stick better).
Sprinkle the top with the finely chopped pecans pressing gently to adhere.
Roast salmon for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with additional lemon and honey before you serve.

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Nutrition

Equipment

Sheet Pan

Aluminum Foil

Chef's Knife

Paper Towel

Bowl Set

Basting Brush

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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