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mel's maple pecan crusted salmon

(2 ratings)
cyrene avatar
Recipe by
Linda Kauppinen
@cyrene
Greenwood, FL

I found this recipe last month on a blog entitled Mel's Kitchen Cafe and tried it for the first time last night. It is an AWESOME salmon recipe!! I think this one has become my new favorite! You can bake it or you can grill it, but the flavor is absolutely amazing! **NOTE** Please use REAL maple syrup and not the imitation brands that are so prevalent. It makes a HUGE difference

(2 ratings)
yield 4 to 5 servings
prep time 4 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mel's maple pecan crusted salmon

  • 1 - 2 lb
    salmon fillets
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    "pure" maple syrup (i recommend not using the fake stuff)
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground mustard
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, chopped fine
  • salt for sprinkling
  • fresh lemon wedges for serving

How To Make mel's maple pecan crusted salmon

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Take your Salmon fillets and slice them up into individual serving pieces. 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.
  • 4
    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 5
    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.
  • 6
    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.
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