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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon

February 3, 2019 by Jessica Robinson 7 Comments

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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon is a wonderful healthy inspired recipe featuring chopped pecans and granulated maple sugar. Healthy eating never tasted so good!

Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon with asparagus and wedges of oranges on white scallop edged plate sitting on a piece of burlapAre you trying to eat healthier but still want your meals to be packed with wonderful flavor? Then you’ll definitely want to try Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon. This recipe is so simple to make. Simply make a pecan coating and rub it on the top of a few salmon filets.

Where do you find Granulated Maple Sugar:

Granulated Maple Sugar is the granulated form of pure maple syrup. Find it at sugar houses’ and farms in New England . Otherwise  find it on Amazon.

Substitute granulated maple sugar for equal parts in any recipe that calls for granulated sugar. It gives you a touch of maple taste and is a raw sugar.

Uncooked Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon on wooden cutting board with pecans and orange slices

How to cook Salmon in the oven:

Simply place the maple pecan coating on the top of the salmon filet and bake in the oven. Or you could place this salmon on a cedar board on the grill. That would be perfect for summer dinners!

Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon in red enamel coated cast iron skillet cooking

More Maple Recipes:

Maple Bacon Wild Salmon

Maple Peach Barbecue Sauce

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs

Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon on white plate with asparagus and orange wedges along with knife and fork to the right side of the plate

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maple pecan crusted salmon with asparagus and orange slices on burlap
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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon

Maple and pecans make an amazing coating on this delicious salmon recipe. Perfect for eating healthy but still wanting plenty of wonderful flavor!

Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword maple crusted salmon, maple salmon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 2 Salmon filets 5-6 ounces each
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons granulated maple sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
  • juice from 1/2 orange
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Spray a cast iron pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, maple sugar, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Press on the top of each salmon filet. Place the fillets in the pan.
  3. Cook in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 20-22 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. Enjoy with seasonal vegetables and rice.

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Comments

  1. Gunjan says

    March 12, 2018 at 1:49 pm


    This recipe looks really awesome. I am sharing this with my friend who eats salmon. She would love to try this.

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  2. Traci says

    March 12, 2018 at 2:08 pm


    I love salmon best when it’s encrusted with nuts. This sounds divine…pinning and sharing. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Roxana says

    March 12, 2018 at 2:15 pm


    I like making nut crusted fish. This looks like a simple and flavor balanced meal.

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  4. Edyta at Innocent Delight says

    March 12, 2018 at 2:19 pm


    Maple Pecan crusted salmon? This sounds amazing. I will be making it soon 🙂

    Reply
  5. Sharon says

    March 12, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    What a perfect meal for any night of the week. I love the pecan crusted topping and maple sugar for a slightly sweet topping. Can’t wait to make this for dinner soon!

    Reply
  6. Calleigh @TheForkBite says

    March 12, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Perfect dinner tonight. I love that this salmon is coated with crunchiness and full of flavors. Yummers!

    Reply
  7. Veena Azmanov says

    March 23, 2018 at 9:17 pm


    Wow, these MAPLE PECAN CRUSTED SALMON are so cute! I would love to eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply

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