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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Betsy Leighton
5 net carbs per serving
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup pistachio, cashew, or pili nuts
  • ½ cup cilantro, parsley, or basil fresh
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil divided
  • 4 ¼-lb salmon fillets (1 lb. total) skin on

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, blend the nuts, cilantro, and 1 T. coconut oil, until even green crumbles are formed.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 T. coconut oil over medium heat. Cut the salmon into four even-sized fillets. Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot pan and immediately press 1/4 of the nut mixture onto the top, creating a crust about 1/2 inch thick. Cover the pan with a lid and lower the heat to medium. Cook until the salmon is opaque, about 10-12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit for another minute.
  • Serve the salmon on a bed of braised greens such as kale.