Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Za'atar

Name: Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Za'atar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 salmon filets (about 6 ounces each); kosher salt; pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (and zest); 2 whole garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon za'atar (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill); 3/4 cup pistachios (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This pistachio crusted salmon is golden, herb-scented, and ready in under 25 minutes. A maple Dijon glaze binds a crunchy crust of roughly chopped pistachios, za'atar, and fresh lemon zest over tender, flaky salmon. It's naturally gluten-free, dinner-party worthy, and weeknight easy.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:03:28 GMT