Pecan-Crusted Baked Salmon with Lemon-Dill Aioli

Sep 18, 2025
by Abigale Walter
- 4.5 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

25 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this symphony of textures and flavors. Flaky salmon is adorned with a crisp pecan crust and brightened by a zesty lemon-dill aioli. It's an unexpectedly delightful culinary experience.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound salmon fillets, skin on or off

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

0.5 cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade or high-quality)

1 teaspoon minced garlic (use fresh for best flavor)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish

0.5 medium lemon, juiced (plus zest for added aroma)

0.5 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

5 g
Cholesterol

66 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

21 g
Saturated Fat

6 g
Sodium

211 mg
Sugar

1 g
Fat

44 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Prepare the salmon: Cut the salmon fillets into equal portions (if needed) and pat them dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Craft the lemon-dill aioli: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Prepare the pecan crust: Place the pecans in a food processor. Pulse in short bursts (1-second intervals) until the pecans are coarsely ground. Be careful not to over-process into a pecan butter. You want a texture with some small chunks remaining. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Assemble and bake: Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Generously spread the lemon-dill aioli over the top of each fillet, followed by a generous layer of the chopped pecans, pressing gently to adhere. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. This usually takes 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. (20 minutes)

07

Step

Garnish with extra dill and a lemon wedge before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before chopping.
A squeeze of lemon juice over the finished salmon brightens the flavors.
Serve with a side of roasted asparagus or a simple green salad for a complete and balanced meal.

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