Spicy Walnut Crusted Salmon Recipe

Name: Spicy Walnut Crusted Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for crust); 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin removed); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking); Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This incredible sweet and spicy walnut-crusted salmon transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something absolutely extraordinary. The combination of crunchy toasted walnuts, warm spices, and tender salmon creates a flavor explosion that will have your family asking for seconds – and thirds!

Updated at: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:13:18 GMT