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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

  • 5–7 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 15 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 4

    Servings

  • 302 Calories
  • 17g Fat
  • 2g Carbs
  • 37g Protein
Recommended For:

Low Appetite/Weight Loss

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Ingredients

  • 4 Servings
  • 302 Calories
  • 17g Fat
  • 2g Carbs
  • 37g Protein
  • 22 Mins Total Time
  • ¼ Cup Salted Pistachios, finely chopped
  • 2 Tsp Grainy Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tsp Lemon Zest, wash lemon before zesting
  • 1 ½ lb Skin-on Salmon Fillet
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
Recipe adapted from cookinglight.com

Nourishment Note

Salmon

Salmon is rich in inflammation-lowering omega-3 fatty acids and protein. The protein in salmon can help to maintain lean body mass, which can decrease during cancer treatment.

Instructions

  • 4 Servings
  • 302 Calories
  • 17g Fat
  • 2g Carbs
  • 37g Protein
  • 22 Mins Total Time
  • 1

    Wash Hands Wash hands and all cooking surfaces with soap and warm water before beginning.

  • 2

    Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 450°F.

  • 3

    Combine Ingredients Stir together pistachios, mustard, and lemon zest in a small bowl.

  • 4

    Season Salmon Place salmon, skin side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon pistachio mixture on top of salmon; pat into an even layer.

  • 5

    Bake Place in preheated oven and bake until salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, about 15 minutes. Plate and enjoy!

  • 6

    Wash Dishes Wash dishes in hot, soapy water, sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, and thoroughly wash hands.

Recipe adapted from cookinglight.com

What You’ll Need

  • Measuring Cups

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Small Mixing Bowl

  • Spoon

  • Aluminum Foil

  • Baking Sheet

Allergen Swap

  • NNuts

    Omit pistachios and use chopped sunflower seeds

  • FFish

    Topping can be used on chicken or slices of tofu

Fatigue Buster

  • Mini-Food Processor

    Use a mini-food processor to chop pistachios.

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