Baked Dijon Salmon

It seems that Dijon mustard has been popular in the blogging world lately. Or maybe just on my blog…hmm. I think this is the third recipe I have made in the past 2 weeks that uses it as one of the main ingredients. I guess I’m drawn to food that involves mustard. I do love mustard. A lot. This recipe, like the others, did not disappoint. I did make one minor adjustment, using pistachios instead of pecans and it turned out wonderfully!! I really enjoy salmon, so adding a honey mustard sauce to an already loved fish made for a great dinner.

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 – 4 oz salmon fillets
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, pecans, and parsley.
3. Brush each salmon fillet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the tops of the fillets with the bread crumb mixture.
4. Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining honey mustard sauce, if desired.