Paleo Pecan-Maple Salmon

Paleo Pecan-Maple Salmon
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    320

Elevate your salmon game with this Paleo Pecan-Maple Salmon. A symphony of sweet and savory flavors atop perfectly baked salmon fillets. A delightful and healthy dish that's paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    66 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    107 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Salmon: Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pat dry and season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Make the Pecan-Maple Crust: In a food processor, combine the raw pecans, pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chipotle pepper powder, and onion powder. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse, crumbly texture. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Coat the Salmon: Spoon the pecan mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring the entire top surface is coated. Gently press the mixture onto the salmon to help it adhere. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Marinate (Optional): For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the coated salmon, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the pecan crust to set. (120-180 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Ensure the oven is fully preheated before baking. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake the Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the pecan crust is golden brown, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets. (12-14 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve: Carefully remove the baked salmon from the oven. Let it rest for a minute or two before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the food processor.
Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
If you don't have apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete and balanced meal.
To prevent sticking, ensure your baking sheet is well-lined with parchment paper.

Camille Price

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 106 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Luigi Abernathy

    My kids, who are usually picky eaters, loved this salmon!

  • Reagan Wisozkbraun

    This recipe is amazing! The pecan crust adds such a unique flavor to the salmon.

  • Hank Friesen

    So easy to make and incredibly delicious. This is going into my regular rotation.

  • Watson Dibbert

    Excellent recipe! Simple, easy to follow, and the result is restaurant-quality salmon.

  • Sidney Halvorson

    I was skeptical about the chipotle pepper, but it gives the dish a fantastic smoky heat.

  • Linnie Weimann

    The maple syrup and pecan combination is genius! It's sweet, savory, and nutty all in one.

  • Arvel Schowalter

    The salmon turned out perfectly flakey and moist. This will be on my regular meal rotation!

  • Lindsay Keeling

    I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. Definitely a crowd-pleaser!

  • Eveline Rath

    I found that 13 minutes was the perfect cooking time for my oven. Salmon was perfectly cooked.

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