Oven-Baked Salmon with Pistachio Crust – Easy, Healthy & Gluten-Free
A simple, healthy, and gluten-free salmon recipe baked with rosemary, white wine, and crushed pistachios — ready in under 25 minutes.
Equipment
1 Mixing bowl for marinating
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillets wild if possible, 150–180g each
- 2 tbsp Rice bran oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt sea or pink
- ½ tsp Black pepper grinded
- 3 tbsp White wine dry (optional)
- Rosemary fresh stalks
- 40 g Pistachio kernels crushed
Instructions
- Marinate salmon in 1 tbsp oil and sea salt for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Arrange fillets on a tray, drizzle with oil and wine, sprinkle the black pepper and add rosemary.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Take the tray out of the oven, sprinkle the crushed pistachios evenly over the fillets, and bake for an additional 3 minutes, just enough for the nuts to turn golden and aromatic.
- Serve with steamed broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or salad.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Check for doneness early: Salmon continues to cook for a minute or two after you remove it from the oven. For a perfectly tender result, it’s best to take it out when it’s still slightly glossy in the middle.
- Avoid overbaking: Wild salmon is leaner and cooks faster than farmed, so start checking at the 12-minute mark if your fillets are smaller.
- Wild vs Farmed Salmon: Wild salmon is higher in omega-3 fats and leaner, while sustainably farmed salmon offers a softer texture and more affordable price. Both are rich in protein, vitamin D, and selenium.
- Pistachios add texture and healthy fats: They’re rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, and can be replaced with almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- Oil choice: Rice bran oil handles high oven temperatures well and has a neutral taste, while extra virgin olive oil brings out a stronger Mediterranean aroma.
- Wine substitute: If avoiding alcohol, use freshly squeezed lemon juice or even diluted apple cider vinegar.
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Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 24gFiber: 1g
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