Maple Pistachio Salmon Recipe: The Chef's Pantry

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower glycemic, while honey is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends at their natural breaking point.

In a bowl, mix maple syrup, mustard, and olive oil to create the glaze.

Season the glaze with black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.

Place salmon fillets on a baking dish, skin-side down.

Pour the maple mustard glaze over the salmon, ensuring even coverage.

Chop pistachios coarsely and sprinkle over the salmon.

Roast asparagus in the oven alongside the salmon for a few minutes until tender and slightly charred.

Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them with a bit of olive oil and seasoning to taste.

Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.

Serve the salmon over the mashed sweet potatoes and alongside the roasted asparagus.

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