Maple Pecan Salmon
Maple Pecan Salmon is a sweet and savoury salmon dish. The salmon is topped with a sweet and crunchy pecan crust that gets a little bit of heat from cayenne pepper. A thin layer of Dijon mustard cuts the fishiness of the Maple Pecan Salmon and really brings together the flavours. This sweet and savoury dish can be complimented with a salad or steamed veggies.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
The Standard American Diet is very rich in omega-6 and low in omega-3. While both essential fatty acids (EFAs) are important, having too much omega-6 can cause inflammation. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 that can help balance out your EFA ratio. Omega-3 improves overall cell function, regulates inflammation and supports brain function. Omega-3’s anti-inflammatory properties also make salmon excellent for relieving joint pain.
Maple Pecan Salmon
(gluten free, paleo, dairy free)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serving size: 3
Ingredients:
- 3 salmon fillets
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 425F.
- Combine chopped pecan, maple syrup and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Check salmon for bones and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper
- Place salmon on a greased or lined baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard the salmon fillet and top with the pecan mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
What is your favourite way to enjoy salmon? Leave a comment letting me know!
- 3 salmon fillets
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- Pre-heat oven to 425F.
- Combine chopped pecan, maple syrup and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Check salmon for bones and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper
- Place salmon on a greased or lined baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard the salmon fillet and top with the pecan mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
Wow! Just, wow. This looks absolutely fantastic. I am always on the lookout for new recipes for salmon. My favorites are these sweet/savory combo’s. Thanks for sharing!
Just made these for the fam and they were a hit. Loved the mix of hot and sweet. Definitely will be making them again!
Simple, few ingredients, good for you, and tasty is all I want in a dinner!
Didnt have cayenne so I used hot curry paste instead!! Delightful!!!!! Thanks for the recipe! I also made the salmon cakes with dill sauce recently, superb!