Best 9 Pecan Crusted Grilled Salmon Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Pecan-Crusted Grilled Salmon recipe, a delectable fusion of flavors and textures. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with succulent salmon fillets coated in a crispy pecan crust, perfectly grilled to retain their moist and flaky interior. Accompanied by a refreshing Cucumber-Avocado Salsa and a zesty Lemon-Dill Sauce, this meal promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Chimichurri Sauce offer a hearty and flavorful option. Grilled to perfection, the portobello mushrooms are smothered in a vibrant chimichurri sauce, a tantalizing blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil. Experience the perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors in this meatless main course.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PECAN-CRUSTED GRILLED SALMON



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Enjoy this easy, elegant entrée hot off the grill in just 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 salmon fillet (1 lb)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup croutons, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. Meanwhile, brush both sides of salmon fillet with oil.
  • When grill is heated, place salmon, skin-side down, on bottom grill surface; close grill. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard. In another small bowl, stir together crushed croutons and pecans.
  • With back of spoon, spread mayonnaise mixture over salmon and sprinkle with crumb mixture; close grill. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Cut salmon into serving pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

MAPLE PECAN CRUSTED SALMON



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This robust dinner (or lunch!) salad is a little Southern, a little Southwestern and a lot delicious. Save time by using leftover cooked chicken from another meal or store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup pure maples syrup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup pecans
2 - 2 1/2 pounds salmons fillets
Salt for sprinkling
Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and ground mustard. Stir over medium heat until the mixture is warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • While the marinade is cooling, pour the pecans into a dry skillet and heat over medium heat, tossing frequently, until golden and toasted. Remove from heat; let the pecans cool to room temperature and then chop finely.
  • Place the salmon fillets in a gallon-sized ziploc bag. Pour the maple marinade over the salmon, coating the salmon pieces evenly. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the toasted, chopped pecans on a plate or shallow pie dish. Remove the salmon from the refrigerator. Dip the top side of each salmon fillet in the pecan crumbs pressing the salmon lightly into the pecans so they adhere to the top of the salmon. Place the fillets pecan-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle the salmon with a pinch of salt.
  • Bake the salmon for 20-22 minutes until cooked through but still tender inside (not overcooked). The salmon should flake easily with a fork but still be soft and not dry. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

ALASKA SALMON BAKE WITH PECAN CRUNCH COATING



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Baked salmon makes an excellent main course!

Provided by Ann

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Salmon

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter, melted
5 teaspoons honey
½ cup fresh bread crumbs
½ cup finely chopped pecans
3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and pepper to taste
6 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, butter, and honey. In another bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
  • Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with mustard-honey mixture. Cover the top of each fillet with bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part, or until salmon just flakes when tested with a fork. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

PECAN-CRUSTED SALMON



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This nutty coating and cool sauce turn ordinary salmon into something special. "My husband was thrilled the first time I served this," says Cheryl Bydowdki of Punta Gorda, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place salmon skin side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over each fillet. , In a small bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and butter; spoon over salmon. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cucumber sauce ingredients. Serve with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830 calories, Fat 61g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

SALMON WITH HONEY PECAN SAUCE



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I love the explosion of sweet and buttery flavors in every bit of this salmon dinner. -Alice Stanko, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salmon with seasoned salt and pepper. Place fish on oiled grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook the pecans, honey and butter over medium heat until bubbly, 5-7 minutes. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUSTED SALMON



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These delicious salmon fillets are wonderful for company since they take only a few minutes to prepare, yet they taste like you fussed. I receive requests for the recipe every time I serve them. -Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish; add milk. Turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, seasoned salt and pepper. Coat fillets with pecan mixture, gently pressing into the fish., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown salmon over medium-high heat in oil. Bake at 400° until fish just begins to flake easily with fork, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 40g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

PECAN-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS



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Turn the catch of the day into delicious dinner in only 25 minutes. Hot pecan-crusted fish fillets are cooked easily on stove top and are served with lemon wedges.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely chopped pecans (not ground)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 pound sole, orange roughy, walleye pike or other delicate fish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix pecans, bread crumbs and lemon peel in shallow bowl. Beat egg and milk with wire whisk or fork in another shallow bowl.
  • Cut fish into 4 serving pieces. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Coat fish with egg mixture, then coat well with pecan mixture, pressing slightly into fish.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fish. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, turning once carefully with 2 pancake turners, until fish flakes easily with fork and is brown. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

PECAN CRUSTED SALMON



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I made this recipe and from then on everyone asks for it! This is one of those recipes that comes from another site and I made a few adjustments. It is easy, quick and good for you.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Fruit

Time 22m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
2 cups pecans
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the pecans in a food processor and chop until fine.
  • Add garlic, salt and cayenne pepper to food processor and process just till mixed well.
  • Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and roll in pecan mixture.
  • Heat a large non-stick fry pan and lightly saute the salmon on one side until browned.
  • Turn and saute until done.
  • Approximately 5 to 6 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 75.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 24.9

PECAN CRUSTED GRILLED SALMON



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Categories     Fish     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Yield: 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Salmon fillets, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons good dijon mustard
4 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
1 1/2 tablespoons good honey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 chopped pecans
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Garnish with parsley bunch and lemon slices.

Steps:

  • Brush bottom of salmon with melted butter. Place on plate with parchment, silpat or other non-stick surface. Combine mustard, 2 tablespoons butter, and honey; brush over salmon. Combine breadcrumds, pecans, and chopped parsley; spoon over evenly on top of salmon. Place on prepared grill grate. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon is opaque looking at sides, or flakes easily with fork. Garnish with lemon and parsley.

Tips:

  • To ensure the salmon is cooked evenly, use a sharp knife to make shallow diagonal cuts in the fish before grilling.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the salmon in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Be careful not to overcook the salmon, as it will become dry and tough.
  • To check if the salmon is cooked, gently press on the thickest part of the fish with a fork. It should flake easily.
  • If you don't have pecans, you can use another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
  • Serve the grilled salmon with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This pecan-crusted grilled salmon is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the pecan crust adds a nice crunch and flavor. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family.

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