If you like your salmon crispy and glazed in honey, here is the recipe developed just for you. What’s more, it’s very easy to make and will be ready in under 35 minutes. Toasted pecans can fill your kitchen with a beautiful aroma and the crunchiness they add to this salmon dish is absolutely delightful. Add to that the health benefits of honey and pecan and you get a super tasty and healthy dish- Salmon with Pecan Honey Glaze!
Health Benefits
- Salmon is a great source of protein and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which lower inflammation.
- Honey is a natural source for glucose and acts as a perfect energy booster. Honey possesses antimicrobial properties which help in soothing inflammation.
- Honey comprises of phytonutrients that are made up of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
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Ingredients
cup pecan — chopped: 1
cup butter: 3/4
cup honey: 1
4 fillets(4 oz) salmon
salt and pepper
cup vegetable oil: 1/4
How To Make Salmon with Pecan Honey Glaze
- Preheat the oven to 175 °C and spread the pecans on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly brown, stirring occasionally for uniform toasting.
- Add honey and half the butter to a saucepan and cook over medium to high heat.
- Add the toasted pecan and stir. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove from flame and keep it warm.
- In a skillet, melt the remaining butter with oil ona high flame.
- Add salt and pepper to the fish.
- Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are firm to touch.
- Salmon is completely cooked if it flakes easily. Transfer it to a serving plate, and spoon warm glaze over top.
Trivia
Did you know that pecans can be first frozen and then refrozen for 2 full years without losing on both texture and flavor?