Maple Pecan Salmon Recipe
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Pat the salmon dry.
  4. Season both sides with salt. Transfer to the fridge to cure for 30 minutes.
  5. Pat the salmon dry again, wiping off most of the salt. Season with pepper.
  6. Arrange the salmon, skin-side-down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Whisk together the Dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup.
  8. Brush the mustard syrup evenly over the tops of the fillets.
  9. Combine the pecans, breadcrumbs, melted butter, and thyme in a bowl.
  10. Press the mixture firmly onto the top of each fillet.
  11. Bake the salmon for 15 to 18 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown. Tent loosely with foil halfway through if the crust browns too quickly.
  12. Whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and the lemon juice.
  13. Drizzle over the salmon just before serving.