This baked salmon with a crunchy topping takes just 20 minutes to make, yet it’s elegant enough for company.

Prep Time

    •    Prep time: 10 minutes
    •    Cook time: 10 minutes
    •    Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

    •    1 tbsp honey
    •    1/4 cup panko
    •    3/4 tsp salt, divided
    •    4 (6-oz) salmon fillets
    •    2 tbsps Dijon mustard
    •    1 lemon, for serving (Optional)
    •    1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
    •    2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
    •    1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    •    2 tsps finely chopped parsley (Optional, for colour)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, melted butter, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. In another small bowl, mix together the panko, pecans, parsley (if using), and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Spoon the honey-mustard mixture evenly over the salmon fillets. (Don't worry if it drips down the sides a little.) Sprinkle the panko-pecan mixture over the glaze, pressing it lightly so it adheres.
5. Bake for 7-10 minutes per inch of thickness, depending on how well done you like your salmon. (If you find that the topping is browning more than you’d like before the fish is cooked through, loosely cover the salmon with foil.) Serve hot or at room temperature. (Note that if your salmon has skin, it may stick to the foil; to remove the fish from the pan, slide a thin spatula between the skin and the flesh, leaving the skin behind.)

Make Ahead: The salmon can be glazed, coated with the panko-pecan mixture, and refrigerated up to 3 hours ahead of time.

This great family recipe is thanks to Once Upon A Chef at https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/baked-salmon-honey-mustard-pecan-crust.html