20 Easy Dinner Ideas for Two (Baked Salmon & More)
Try this delicious Pistachio Crusted Salmon for Two, or any of the recipes linked above! It’s the perfect easy dinner to impress, topped with a crunchy topping of nuts and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound salmon fillet or fillets, skin on (wild caught if possible)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon Italian panko (or Italian breadcrumbs)*
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring the salmon to room temperature and pat it dry. Season the salmon with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard and honey, then brush it on to the fish in an even layer.
- In another small bowl, mix together the finely chopped pistachios, Italian panko, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the pistachio mixture on top of the fish.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes with a fork; the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. Serve immediately.
Notes
*We recommend Italian panko or Italian breadcrumbs because they’re already seasoned. Panko is best since it’s the lightest and crunchiest. If all you can find is regular panko, mix 2 tablespoons panko with 1 pinch kosher salt and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ¼ teaspoon each dried oregano and dried basil).
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/easy-dinner-ideas-for-two/
