Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating

[Kitchen Witch]

Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating


2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons melted butter
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
4 4-ounce Alaska salmon fillets (4 to 6 ounces each) -- thawed if necessary
Salt and black pepper
Lemon wedges

Mix together mustard, butter and honey in a small bowl; set aside.

Mix together bread crumbs, pecans and parsley in a small bowl; set aside.

Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet or broiling pan. Brush each fillet with mustard-honey mixture. Pat top of each fillet with bread crumb mixture. Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part, or until salmon just flakes when tested with a fork.



Serving Ideas : Serve with lemon wedges.