Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Green Beans
Salmon fillets coated in crushed pistachios, panko, and parmesan, then pan-seared until the crust crisps and the fish flakes. Serve alongside quick-sautéed green beans for a restaurant-quality dinner in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 495
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix crushed pistachios, panko, and parmesan in a shallow bowl with a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper, then press flesh-side into the pistachio crust.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear salmon crust-side down without moving until golden and crisp, 4 minutes.
Step 5
Flip salmon, reduce heat to medium, and cook until center flakes, ~3 minutes longer.
Step 6
Push salmon to the side, add remaining 1 tbsp oil and green beans, toss until tender-crisp, 3 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
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