Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard and Pecan Panko Crust

We coat this simple oven-baked salmon in a delicious buttery panko and pecan mix for extra crispiness. The zing of the mustard pairs deliciously with tender, fatty salmon. And it’s too easy to make to not add to your usual dinner rotation—pair it with your favorite green beans.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup panko

1/4 cup finely Farm Fresh Nuts Raw Georgia Pecans finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley (optional, for color)

4 (6-oz) salmon fillets

1 lemon, for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 450°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, melted butter, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Set aside.

In another small bowl, mix together the panko, pecans, parsley (if using), and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Spoon the honey-mustard mixture evenly over the salmon fillets. (Don’t worry if it drips down the sides a little.) Sprinkle the panko-pecan mixture over the glaze, pressing it lightly so it adheres.

Bake for 7-10 minutes per inch of thickness, depending on how well done you like your salmon. (If you find that the topping is browning more than you’d like before the fish is cooked through, loosely cover the salmon with foil.) 

Serve hot or at room temperature. (Note that if your salmon has skin, it may stick to the foil; to remove the fish from the pan, slide a thin spatula between the skin and the flesh, leaving the skin behind.)

Make Ahead: The salmon can be glazed, coated with the panko-pecan mixture, and refrigerated up to 3 hours ahead of time.

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