Pecan-Crusted Salmon

Pecan-Crusted Salmon

This pecan-crusted salmon is served with a cucumber sauce, but there are so many toppings for easy salmon recipes. Consider other condiments like tartar sauce, basil pesto or a simple lemon butter. Serve with one or two of the many side dishes for salmon, like roasted asparagus, sauteed green beans or rice pilaf. And don't forget to pick up a bottle of vino—specifically choosing a wine that goes well with salmon.

Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/8 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon skin side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over each fillet.
2. In a small bowl, combine pecans, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and butter; spoon over salmon. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cucumber sauce ingredients. Serve with the salmon.