Herby Pinenut Crumbed Salmon

Tender, flavourful side of salmon with a tasty crumb made with pine nuts, macadamia nuts, and fresh dill is perfect for a party: it takes minutes to put together, can be prepared ahead, and looks really impressive. you didn't need to use pine nuts and macadamias since they are relatively expensive. Pistachios, walnuts or hazelnuts are great substitutes.

1 kg Salmon filet half
200 g Pine nuts
50 g Macadamia nuts
50 g Fresh dill
Sea salt and pepper
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 Organic lemons

Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Grease or line a baking tray with baking paper.
Blitz pine nuts and macadamia nuts roughly in a food processor then add ½ bunch of dill, a pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper and blitz again until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Place salmon on the tray, skin side down and brush with Dijon mustard. Press the herby nut mixture over the salmon, completely covering it.
Bake in the middle of the hot oven for 20-25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through, but slightly pink in the middle. If the center of the salmon is opaque, it's likely overcooked.
Cut one lemon into wedges and set aside for serving. Juice the other lemon and combine the juice with the olive oil to make a dressing.
Pour dressing over the fish as soon as you remove it from the oven. Serve with lemon wedges and remaining dill.

24 comments:

Tom 24/8/25 13:53: ...Angie, this looks delicious!
My name is Erika. 24/8/25 16:40: I usually like my salmon pretty plain (just salt, pepper and lemon) but this sound tasty. I should try it sometime. Hope you're having a good weekend.
eileeninmd 24/8/25 16:43: Hello Angie,
I like salmon and could always use a new recipe.
Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.
MELODY JACOB 24/8/25 18:04: Swapping pine nuts and macadamias for more affordable nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts is a smart way to keep the dish accessible without losing that rich, nutty texture.
Linda's Relaxing Lair 24/8/25 18:15: I absolutely love salmon, Angie! This looks fantastic!
DEZMOND 24/8/25 18:16: That is a big piece of salmon!
Ananka 24/8/25 19:24: Looks good. My partner would love this :-D
Christine 24/8/25 19:55: Yummy
Anonymous 24/8/25 20:24: I have always enjoyed the combination of nuts with fish for a nice difference in texture. Karen (Back Road Journal)
Bill 24/8/25 20:42: Looks delicious!
roentare 24/8/25 23:10: This looks so appetitising
Cooking Julia 25/8/25 00:12: This flavorful crust must be so good on top of this salmon!
Brian's Home Blog 25/8/25 00:19: Yum, yum, yum, love salmon.
Granny Sue 25/8/25 00:25: Mmmmm...healthy and tasty!
J.P. Alexander 25/8/25 00:48: Gracias por la receta
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 25/8/25 02:20: Angie, I have had pine nuts on my mind and in my pesto recipes the past 2 weeks, can't get enough of these little gems.....Fish from our trip to Alaska is perfect for preparing this recipe! YUM! Cheers! xoxo
foodtravelandwine 25/8/25 03:11: What a delicious salmon!...I love the idea of pine nuts with dill!!.......Abrazotes, Marcela
Anonymous 25/8/25 05:51: Salmon is so expensive here as its imported so I never buy it. But we will be on the North Sea coast soon so I will be able to try this recipe.
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Margaret D 25/8/25 08:50: Oh gosh, love it, Angie.
Benita James 25/8/25 10:24: wow! This looks delicious and filling.
David M. Gascoigne, 25/8/25 13:34: Seems like the kind of dish you’d pay serious money for in a restaurant.
kathyinozarks 25/8/25 14:43: Good morning, I usually just grill my salmon plain but yours looks delicious-happy new week
Kathy
Balvinder 25/8/25 15:54: I like salmon a lot and could try any new recipe. This looks delicious!
Federica Simoni 25/8/25 16:51: Deve essere buonissimo!!!