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Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon Basil Sauce

Carolyn
This simple pistachio crusted salmon is the perfect weeknight meal. Generously top with lemon basil sauce and serve aside rice or quinoa for a flavorful and healthy dish. This salmon is done in only 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the salmon:

  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet
  • 1 Egg white
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ cup Pistachios, semi-finely ground

For the lemon basil sauce:

  • 3 tbsp Peach jam*
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 t. Dijon mustard
  • 3 Basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk up the egg white in a small bowl to loosen.
  • Place the salmon fillet on the sheet pan skin side down and brush the top with egg white. Sprinkle kosher salt evenly over the salmon. Press the ground pistachios evenly all over the top of the salmon. Bake until the salmon is flaky and opaque - about 15 minutes for a thick fillet.
  • While the salmon bakes blend all the ingredients for the sauce together in a small food processor. Divide the salmon among four plates, top with sauce and serve with roasted veggies or rice.

Notes

For a super simple side add broccoli florets to a microwave safe bowl with an inch of water. Cover with a microwave safe plate and microwave for 3 minutes and then sprinkle with salt. Serve steamed broccoli alongside the pistachio crusted salmon. 
*For it to be keto friendly use sugar free jam in it's place. 

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 27gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 752mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
Keyword gluten free, salmon
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