Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Pecan Crusted Salmon with Maple-Bourbon Glaze, a dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with a crunchy pecan crust and a sweet-tangy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. The pecan topping adds delightful texture, while the maple-bourbon glaze infuses the fish with rich, complex flavors. This delicious salmon dish not only pleases the palate but also provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, making it a nutritious choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, skin-on)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup unseasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- Minced garlic (1 large clove or 2 small)
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Smoked paprika
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray or foil.
- 2. Combine pecans, panko breadcrumbs, thyme, smoked paprika, melted butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3. In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, mix maple syrup, Dijon mustard, bourbon, minced garlic, and pepper until well combined.
- 4. Place salmon on the baking sheet skin-side down; season and brush with part of the glaze. Press the pecan mixture onto the fillets.
- 5. Roast for 12–14 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 6. Boil remaining glaze until syrupy; adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7. Carefully lift each fillet off the skin and serve with extra glaze drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg