Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Pistachio Encrusted Honey-Mustard Salmon

This fish was the BOMB.... the flavors burst in your mouth with this sweet and savory dish. Serve with any vegetables and your set. This is a low-carb, high protein meal with lots of great omega-fatty acids that are essential to good health! Who though eating right could be this delicious and feel this SEXY?



Ingredients:

- salmon fillets (2-4   6 oz. each)
- 1/2 cup mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup peeled pistachios
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- olive oil


To Make:
  
In a glass bowl, combine the mustard and honey and whisk together until combined. Remove skin from salmon and pour the honey mustard all over the salmon. Coat completely on both sides and place in the refrigerator until your ready to use.

In a food processor, combine all spices and pistachios. Pulse together until pistachios are made into small bits. Don't over process.

In a large pan, coat with olive oil and turn stove to medium low heat. Allow the pan to get hot for about 4 minutes before adding the salmon. Note: if you use any higher than medium low, you could get the oil too hot and burn the crust of the fish.

Slowly add each salmon fillet into the pan and cook on medium low heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Serve with your choice of veggies and enjoy!

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