BBQ Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Serves: 4 -6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.2-1.5 lbs salmon
- 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted pistachios finely crushed
- 3 tbsp store-bought bbq sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F
- Place the salmon fillets onto a sheet-pan or baking dish, then brush the salmon with the bbq sauce
- Combine the spices together in a small bowl and season the salmon
- Chop the pistachios using a sharp knife or food processor, then coat the salmon fillets in the chopped nuts, pressing them down to help them stick
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake on the middle rack for 15-18 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the fish.