Name: Pecan Crusted Salmon with Honey Mustard
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 3 garlic cloves (chopped); ¼ chopped pecans; ⅓ cup panko; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; kosher salt; pepper

Pecan Crusted Salmon with Honey Mustard

Pecan Crusted Salmon is an easy seafood entrée that will have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. This delicious baked salmon recipe includes sweet and spicy honey mustard glazed fillets with a crunchy pecan panko topping. I…

Prep10 minutes

Cook15 minutes

Total25 minutes

Serves4

Calories438 kcal

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Pecan Crusted Salmon is an easy seafood entrée that will have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. This delicious baked salmon recipe includes sweet and spicy honey mustard glazed fillets with a crunchy pecan panko topping.

A piece of pecan crusted salmon on a plate with sauteed spinach and quinoa.

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what's to love about pecan crusted salmon

This salmon recipe is one of the easiest ones to prepare. Glaze fresh salmon with a simple yet flavorful honey mustard sauce. Then top the super healthy fish with a crunchy pecan and panko mixture and bake to deliciousness. And the recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. You have to try this recipe!

ingredients

With just a few ingredients, an out of this world pecan crusted salmon dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Salmon, honey, mustard, panko, garlic, pecans, butter for pecan crusted salmon.

salmon fillets
Dijon mustard
honey
salted butter
garlic
pecans
plain panko
parsley
kosher salt
pepper

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ingredient substitutions and additions

In place of the salmon, try artic char, halibut, sea bass or cod.
Try walnuts, almonds, macadamia or cashews instead of the pecans. Be sure to use unsalted nuts.
Plain breadcrumbs can be substituted for the panko. But the topping won't have the same crispy crunch.

Baked pecan crusted salmon on a spatula.

how to make pecan crusted salmon

Preheat the oven ~ A hot oven is best for baking the salmon and crisping the pecan panko topping. Set the oven at 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet ~ here's my favorite ¼ size baking sheet pan ~ with parchment paper. Place salmon filets in the pan.
Make honey mustard glaze ~ Just 2 ingredients - Dijon mustard and honey.
Prepare the pecan panko topping ~ Melt the butter, add garlic, chopped pecans, panko, parsley, and a sprinkle of kosher salt and pepper.
Top the salmon ~ Evenly divide the crunchy topping between the salmon fillets.
Bake ~ About 15 minutes is all that is needed for perfectly cooked pecan crusted salmon.

Mixing honey and Dijon mustard in a bowl and raw salmon.

Adding chopped garlic to a cast iron skillet with melted butter.

chef tips for preparing pecan crusted salmon

Buy the freshest fish available ~ Skip any seafood that smells fishy or like ammonia. Also, for the best flavor cook salmon the day you buy it.
Finely chop the pecans ~ Raw and unsalted pecans are my first choice for pecan crusted salmon. But feel free to substitute your favorite kind of nut. Walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, and almonds are all good options. Just make sure to finely chop any nut you choose. The small pieces of nut blend well with the light and flaky panko.
Take the temperature of the salmon ~ A frequently asked question from my readers is how to cook salmon so it is not underdone or overcooked and dry. I highly recommend getting a instant read digital thermometer. Perfectly cooked salmon or any other fish should be cooked 145 degrees F or 63 degrees C.

Salmon crusted with pecan panko with spinach.

how to pick fresh fish at the market

A good rule of thumb when buying fish is to make sure it is the freshest available. Get to know your fishmonger. A knowledgeable fish merchant will be invaluable in helping pick the freshest fish.

The seafood should not have a fishy or ammonia smell. The fish should be firm to the touch, and the color should be vibrant. If it still has its skin, the scales should be shiny. If there is any liquid surrounding the fish, it should be clear and not milky.

what to serve with baked pecan crusted salmon

When you serve this salmon dish, it is the star of the meal. Some side dishes that complement pecan crusted salmon include Roasted Fall Squash with Cinnamon and Nutmeg, Crispy Oven Fries, Baked and Stuffed Coconut Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower Rice Pilaf, and Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries.

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Some pecan crusted honey mustard salmon on a spatula.

Buy the freshest fish available ~ Skip any seafood that smells fishy or like ammonia. Also, for the best flavor cook salmon the day it is purchased.
Finely chop the pecans ~ Raw and unsalted pecans are my first choice for pecan crusted salmon. But feel free to substitute your favorite kind of nut. Walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, and almonds are all good options. Just make sure to finely chop any nut you choose. The small pieces of nut blend well with the light and flaky panko.
Take the temperature of the salmon ~ The number 1 question I get is how to cook salmon so it is not underdone or overcooked and dry. I highly recommend getting a instant read digital thermometer. Perfectly cooked salmon or any fish should cook to 145 degrees F or 63 degrees C.