Pistachio Baked Salmon

BHG $400 winner in the Crunch Kitchen Favorites category, January 2007. Cook time is approximate.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  salted dry roasted pistachios, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon dried dill
• 1  teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 6 (6 ounce)  salmon fillets, skin removed (6 fillets, 6 ounces each)
• 1⁄4 cup  purchased basil pesto (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a small bowl combine pistachio nuts, brown sugar, lemon juice, dillweed, and pepper; set aside.
3. Place salmon fillets in a greased, foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
4. Measure thickness of fish.
5. Spoon pistachio mixture evenly on each fillet.
6. Gently press in place to form a crust.
7. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes for each 1/2-inch thickness of fish or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
8. Pass pesto to serve with fish.