Description
A festive, elegant salmon dish topped with a sweet-tangy cranberry and creamy brie crust, finished with a crunchy pistachio sprinkle for a holiday-worthy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet, skin-on
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
- 4 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin-side down. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, brie, breadcrumbs, honey, and thyme until combined. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily and crust is golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.