The title says it all – this salmon is absolutely mouthwatering!
It’s hard to beat fresh wild-caught salmon. My husband adores the stuff.
And what better place to get it than from our very own Pike Place Market in Seattle? (If you haven’t already done so, check out my Virtual Tour of Pike Place Market for some history and pics of this historic world-famous market!)
We got our salmon from Pure Food Fish Market located inside of Pike Place Market. They’ve been stocking the freshest, highest quality seafood for four generations and specialize in fresh seafood of the Pacific Northwest.
We’re fortunate to live here in western Washington where we can enjoy such exquisitely fresh seafood. But for most of the land-locked U.S., fresh seafood isn’t accessible. With the ever-growing demand for the Northwest’s premium seafood, Pure Food Fish Market created the ability for seafood lovers across the United States to enjoy the freshest products possible, as if they were visiting the Seattle marketplace. Pure Food Fish Market now hand-cuts, packages and ships their seafood via overnight FedEx delivery to any location across the United States. How about that?
Even though we live close enough to buy it in person, I had some delivered to us to try out the service: As promised, it was there the next morning and the ice packs were still frozen. It was perfect and like fresh from the ocean!
They also make THE best smoked salmon!
I wish you could smell the aroma through your screen. Our kids gave my husband some serious competition for this smoked salmon – there wasn’t much left by the time they were done with it!
Let’s move on to today’s recipe.
So we got an order of this fresh king salmon from Pike Place Market and I wanted to use it immediately while it was still fresh instead of freezing it.
With this fresh salmon on hand I wanted to make Todd something really yummy with it.
Pecan-crusted was sounding really good but I wanted to bump it up a notch. We had recently had a dinner at a restaurant where the dessert featured a glaze made from bacon fat and maple syrup. (Yes, dessert. And it was fabulous). I thought that was just what this salmon needed – a bacon fat maple glaze to drizzle over the pecan-bread crumb coating.
My husband’s verdict: Magnificent. And he wants me to make it again. Soon.
Ready to make some fish?
Let’s get started! Check out my video below:
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Pecan-crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze
Ingredients
- 4-6 ounce fresh salmon filets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying ,add more as needed
- For the Bacon Fat Maple Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons bacon fat
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (not pure maple syrup, we want the added sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly rub or spray the salmon filets with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, pecans and parsley in a bowl and spread the mixture out on a flat wide plate. Roll each salmon filet in the mixture and sprinkle some extra on top. Spray each breaded filet with some olive oil.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the filets on each side for 1-2 minutes, starting with the skin side up.
- Transfer the filets to a baking dish and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until done.
- While the salmon is baking make the glaze: Melt the bacon fat in a small saucepan followed by the maple syrup. Simmer for about 2 minutes, be careful not to let it burn.
- Serve the salmon immediately drizzled with some of the glaze and garnished with some fresh parsley and toasted pecans.
Nutrition
Looking for more salmon recipes? Check out our Grilled Salmon with Fresh Peach Jalapeno Salsa!
Disclosure: Pure Food Fish Market sent me some salmon to sample without any obligation to write about it. The salmon was excellent and we enjoy supporting local businesses.
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
This looks just ridiculously good! I saw it on Pinterest, too, and pinned immediately! Love the flavor combo and use of bacon fat!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks so much, Michelle, and thanks for pinning! <3
Sara says
I love these pictures, I definitely need to visit Seattle one day. This salmon sounds incredible, especially that glaze!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks so much, Sara, I hope you get to visit, too!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
Nothing about this dish doesn’t sound beyond amazing to me. I’ve never been to Seattle, but I’d love to go sometime. Loved the pictures of Pike’s! We do eat a lot of salmon though, I’ll have to try this. Everything about it sang to me :)
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Julie! :)
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
Those pieces look so good. I love salmon.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
As with any dish, the quality of the ingredients makes all the difference.
Emily says
I love Pike’s Peak so much and this salmon recipe looks delicious! You had me at bacon fat… you really can’t go wrong using that!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
We think alike, Emily – anything with bacon is sure to be a winner! :)
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I’ve always wanted to go to Pike’s Place fish market. Hopefully one day soon I’ll be able to get there. Your pecan crusted salmon looks so delicious and your video is fun to watch. The music is so dynamic, just like your completed dish!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks so much, Renee! <3 I hope you make it to Pike Place Market, too!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
You had me at bacon fat! This recipe looks so amazing! Pike’s Place is on my bucket list! How fun!!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Sheena, and I hope you make it here soon!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I could eat salmon all week and this recipe looks absolutely amazing! And the bacon fat maple glaze? Whoa! Love all your photos of the Pike Place Market, and you’re right — nothing like fresh salmon! Thanks for sharing!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks so much, Patricia!
Heather | Heather Likes Food says
This recipe looks amazing! I love learning new ways to cook my Salmon!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Heather! :)
Baiba says
Awesome recipe. Tasted good cold the next day. Thank you.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Wonderful! I’m so thrilled to hear that, Baiba, thanks so much for the feedback!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I’ve always wanted to go to Pike Place Market! Pure Food Fish Market sounds wonderful and I’m loving this salmon!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oh, I hope you make it here someday, Angie! There’s just nothing quite like Pike Place Market!
Jennifer says
We live locally and Pure Food Fish Market is the place we go for our seafood, especially the fresh and smoked salmon. I’m glad we live so close to it that we can stop by in person but if we lived far away I wouldn’t hesitate to use their overnight delivery service. Their seafood is always the freshest you can find, the staff is very friendly, and their customer service is superb. And this salmon dish looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks so much for you input, Jennifer, and I agree wholeheartedly. Happy cooking! :)
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
I stopped in at Pure Food Fish Market when I was in Seattle last year. I love all of Pike Place, but when I shared some pics on instagram and twitter, Pure Fish was the only shop in the whole place to actually interact with me on twitter, it was pretty cool. I’d give anything to live close enough to run in and grab some of this beautiful salmon (or anything else) whenever I wanted it – which would be daily. ;) This looks awesome!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That’s totally awesome, Heather! I’m glad to hear it – they’re known for their great customer service so I’m not surprised to hear they responded. Thanks so much for your input and the compliment on the dish :)
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Couldn’t agree more! Nothing can beat fresh seafood! This dish looks amazing!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Andi! :)
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
When I went to Seattle several years ago, I was enamored with all the vendors at Pike Place. What an exquisite place to shop. Pure Food Fish Market sounds like the kind of place I’d love to get my seafood! And this salmon. Amazing. What a great glaze!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Sarah! Pike Place really is a special market and I couldn’t agree more – you’d LOVE the seafood quality and selection at Pure Food Fish Market!