Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Gremolata

Name: Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: Salmon:; 1 1/2 pound salmon fillet; 1/4 cup salted and shelled Wonderful Pistachios; 1/4 cup fresh dill; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Gremolata:; 1 cup fresh parsley; 1/4 cup shelled and salted Wonderful Pistachios; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; zest and juice from one lemon

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.

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.

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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.

more seafood recipes:

Quick & Easy Salmon Burgers

Baked Coconut Shrimp Cups

Simple Salmon Salad