baked salmon with honey mustard and pecan-panko crust

 

This was knock-your-socks-off good.  SO good!!!  I did not expect to be as amazing as it was.  

My son even enjoyed it and made a Gordon Ramsey comment. Score!

baked salmon with honey mustard and pecan-panko crust (my friend Shelli)

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons butter, melted (I used 1 tablespoon)

1 tablespoon honey

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup panko

1/4 cup chopped pecans

2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley

4 (6 ounce salmon fillets)  (I used boneless, skinless from costco)

1 lemon, for serving, optional

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees 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.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, melted butter, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.  Set aside.

In another bowl (I put them on a plate) mix together the panko, pecans, parsley and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Spoon the honey mixture evenly over the salmon filets.  Sprinkle the panko-pecan mixture over the glaze, pressing lightly so the crumbs adhere.

Bake for 7-10 minutes per inch of thickness depending on how well done you like your salmon.  Serve hot or at room temperature.