Description
Tender salmon cubes coated in a crunchy pistachio crust, baked until golden, and finished with a sweet maple drizzle for an elegant appetizer or light main.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pistachios, panko, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk egg and Dijon mustard. Dip each salmon cube into the egg mixture, then roll in the pistachio mixture to coat evenly.
- Place coated salmon bites on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and salmon flakes easily.
- While baking, warm maple syrup and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until combined.
- Serve salmon bites warm, drizzled with maple mixture and garnished with parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.