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    Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Gremolata

    February 5, 2018 by Emily Cooper 31 Comments

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    Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Gremolata - An easy and healthy dinner recipe for crispy baked salmon topped with a fresh herb and citrus gremolata sauce.Healthy Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Gremolata Topping

    I received free samples of Wonderful Pistachios mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

    Is it me, or is football kinda like the election. It's exciting at the beginning, then as it closes in, you can't wait until it's over so you can stop hearing about it finally. Maybe presidential candidates should have to play major league football to determine a winner. It's a legitimate idea.

    But I'm here to talk about food, not solving national crises.

    Healthy Pistachio Crusted Salmon on Serving Tray

    And not just any food, one of my favorite foods. No not peanut butter. Or carrots. No, not salads either. The OTHER favorite food - S.A.L.M.O.N.

    I usually feed my weekly craving for the stuff with my quick & easy salmon patties since they cost $3 to make, and are loaded with healthy fats and extra calcium (I'm all about keeping the skin and bones in there!) But it's made with canned salmon, so it's kinda like the Elvis Impersonator of heart-healthy fish.

    I usually reserve the real-deal salmon for whenever I go out to dinner, but homegirl needs to try herself once in a while. Some buy shoes, I buy fresh fish. Toe-mato, to-mott-o.

    That's why I was excited to combine two blood-pumpin' heart-healthy foods into one epically delicious meal.

    Pistachios, meet salmon. Salmon ... pistachios. Now that we got the formalities out of the way, let's get down to bid-ness.

    Watch how to make this Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe ( 1 min)


    These green jewels are one of my fav nuts (only because peanuts are actually legumes) because

    1.) They're fun to eat out of the shell ( and can help you keep portions in mind because of it)

    2.) That gorgeous color is due to some powerful antioxidants. (yay green!)

    3.) Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts,like pistachios, as part of a diet may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low saturated fat and cholesterol diet. (double yay for heart health!)

    Not to mention how Bobby Flay I felt making a gremolata for the first time. It's kinda like a pesto that's made of parsley and not still chunky...and delicious. PLUS crusting your salmon in supah healthy nuts gets more of those heart healthy fats in, and makes it easily gluten-free for those who need it.

    Money-Saving Tips for this Pistachio Crusted Salmon:

    • Buy in bulk. It may cost more upfront, but buying a bigger bag of pistachios is more cost effective than opting for a smaller size.
    • Shop the sales. Grab salmon when it's on sale. You can always freeze it if you don't plan on using it right away.

    Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Spoon of Gremolata

    more seafood recipes:

    Quick & Easy Salmon Burgers

    Baked Coconut Shrimp Cups

    Simple Salmon Salad

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    Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Gremolata


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Total Time: 25 mins
    • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
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    Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Gremolata - An easy and healthy dinner recipe for crispy baked salmon topped with a fresh herb and citrus gremolata sauce.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • Salmon:
    • 1 ยฝ pound salmon fillet
    • ยผ cup salted and shelled Wonderful Pistachios
    • ยผ cup fresh dill
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper
    • Gremolata:
    • 1 cup fresh parsley
    • ยผ cup shelled and salted Wonderful Pistachios
    • 1 garlic clove, peeled
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper
    • zest and juice from one lemon

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and add salmon fillet. Set aside.
    3. Combine remaining ingredients for salmon in bowl of a food processor.
    4. Pulse until mixture is a fine crumb.
    5. Transfer to a small bowl, and press onto top of salmon filet evenly.
    6. Bake in preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until flesh is firm and flaky.
    7. To make gremolata, combine remaining ingredients in bowl of a food processor.
    8. Pulse until combined, but not pureed.
    9. To serve:
    10. Cut salmon fillet into 3-4 servings, and top with gremolata sauce.

    Notes

    • I buy and cook my salmon with the skin still on since it adds more flavor and moisture without drying out. It can easily be removed before or during eating, or even eaten if you're up for it!
    • Parchment paper makes for super easy clean-up and prevents the fish from sticking, but aluminum foil will work as well.
    • If using parchment, spray the baking sheet lightly with oil first. This helps to keep the parchment paper in place.
    • Use the gremolata to top other foods such as baked potatoes, green beans, or even toast!
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Category: main dish, entree, dinner
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Seafood

    Keywords: salmon, pistachio, dinner, healthy, seafood, fish, nuts, main dish

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    Comments

    1. Deborah Brooks

      February 05, 2018 at 8:34 am

      The toasty flavor of the pistachios when they are cooked is amazing! This looks like a great family dinner

      Reply
    2. Liz

      February 05, 2018 at 10:17 am

      What a great way to enjoy salmon! I love the idea of salmon and want to eat it more, I'm sure this would be my ticket!

      Reply
    3. Laura

      February 05, 2018 at 11:24 am

      We eat a TON of salmon. I bet the rich pistachio flavor is amazing with it. Pinning this one to try!

      Reply
    4. Deanna Segrave-Daly

      February 05, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      Love the cooking tips and you're right - this gremolata would be delish over just about everything!

      Reply
    5. Nicole from Fitful Focus

      February 05, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      This sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    6. Marisa Moore

      February 05, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      This looks and sounds amazing! Definitely going to try this one at home ๐Ÿ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Serena Ball

      February 06, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      Ohhh! I heart dill! Reminds me of Scandinavian cooking of my godmother!

      Reply
    8. luis parsons

      February 07, 2018 at 4:25 am

      woah!this is a super refreshing take on a fish dish...super new to me!will definitely try it out!thank you so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Annmarie

      February 07, 2018 at 7:19 am

      Omg, YAS. I LOVE salmon, this looks ah-MAZING.

      Reply
    10. Samantha Riley

      February 07, 2018 at 10:36 am

      This is making me so hungry! I love Salmon! I don't eat it enough but I love it. The best Salmon I ever had was in Ireland. Their Salmon was always wild caught and so much better ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Reply
    11. Abbey Sharp

      February 07, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      Awesome way to use pistachios! Looks so fresh and delicious

      Reply
    12. Rachel

      February 07, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      This sounds super yummy. I love salmon AND pistachios. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    13. Jessica Levinson

      February 07, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      Love the pistachio crust on this salmon! Looks delicious for dinner!

      Reply
    14. Chrissy

      February 07, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      Incredible! I have done pistachio crusted chicken before but I'm not sure why I never though to do salmon. Love the gremolata on top too - and it's also good tossed with some roasted potatoes ๐Ÿ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Mikki

      February 08, 2018 at 11:47 am

      I have been seeing pistachio recipes all over the place. It must be a sign i need to try this.

      Reply
    16. Jill Conyers

      February 08, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      I love pistachios. I've used almonds for crust but never thought to try pistachios.

      Reply
    17. Sara

      February 08, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      I love the simplicity of this! Gorgeous!

      Reply
    18. Amy Gorin

      February 09, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      What a creative idea!

      Reply
    19. Danielle Omar

      February 09, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      This looks great I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    20. Stacey Mattinson

      February 10, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      I'm such a big salmon fan and I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it! Love this idea!

      Reply
    21. Lindsey Pine

      February 11, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      This dish looks so flavorful!

      Reply
    22. Shannon

      February 12, 2018 at 1:58 am

      I'm totally sold on this combo- salmon and pistachios are 2 of my fav foods!

      Reply
    23. Katie Cavuto

      February 12, 2018 at 8:55 am

      Love how you incorporated pistachios into a dinner meal! Sounds delish ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    24. Catherine Brown

      February 12, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Some of my FAVORITE ingredients! This looks absolutely DELICIOUS!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    25. Claire

      March 26, 2018 at 11:41 pm

      I'm going to keep this recipe. I love salmon., especially after I learned how to cook it properly so the outside is well-seared and the inside is soft and moist without the fishiness.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Vanessa

      March 11, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks for sharing! Does the pistachio part keep long? Could I make a bigger batch of that?

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        March 11, 2019 at 10:14 pm

        I think if you keep it refrigerated it should keep for up to a week.

        Reply
    27. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

      March 18, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      This looks amazing! The pistachio crust and citrus gremolata are the perfect way to dress up salmon!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        March 19, 2019 at 10:53 am

        Thanks Sonali! Definitely a great way to change things up.

        Reply
    28. Deborah Brooks

      March 18, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      I also love to use pistachios as a crust! So crunchy and flavorful

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        March 19, 2019 at 10:53 am

        Right?! Such a great way to add flavor and texture!

        Reply

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