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Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze

December 16, 2018 by Kimberly Killebrew · 77 Comments

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The title says it all – this salmon is absolutely mouthwatering!

pecan crusted salmon maple bacon fat glaze recipe gluten free

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!)

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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!

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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!

Salmon-Smoked

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.

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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.

pecan crusted salmon maple bacon fat glaze recipe

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

Kimberly Killebrew
This mouthwatering salmon is a must-try!
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5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 258 kcal

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

Serving: 1salmon filet | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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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.

 

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77 Responses

  1. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says

    February 24, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    This looks just ridiculously good! I saw it on Pinterest, too, and pinned immediately! Love the flavor combo and use of bacon fat!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle, and thanks for pinning! <3

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    February 24, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I love these pictures, I definitely need to visit Seattle one day. This salmon sounds incredible, especially that glaze!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Sara, I hope you get to visit, too!

      Reply
  3. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    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 :)

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks, Julie! :)

      Reply
  4. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    February 24, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Those pieces look so good. I love salmon.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      As with any dish, the quality of the ingredients makes all the difference.

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:27 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:29 am

      We think alike, Emily – anything with bacon is sure to be a winner! :)

      Reply
  6. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:14 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:21 am

      Thanks so much, Renee! <3 I hope you make it to Pike Place Market, too!

      Reply
  7. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:07 am

    You had me at bacon fat! This recipe looks so amazing! Pike’s Place is on my bucket list! How fun!!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Thanks, Sheena, and I hope you make it here soon!

      Reply
  8. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:37 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Thanks so much, Patricia!

      Reply
  9. Heather | Heather Likes Food says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

    This recipe looks amazing! I love learning new ways to cook my Salmon!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thanks, Heather! :)

      Reply
  10. Baiba says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Awesome recipe. Tasted good cold the next day. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Wonderful! I’m so thrilled to hear that, Baiba, thanks so much for the feedback!

      Reply
  11. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    I’ve always wanted to go to Pike Place Market! Pure Food Fish Market sounds wonderful and I’m loving this salmon!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Oh, I hope you make it here someday, Angie! There’s just nothing quite like Pike Place Market!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    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.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks so much for you input, Jennifer, and I agree wholeheartedly. Happy cooking! :)

      Reply
  13. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      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 :)

      Reply
  14. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Couldn’t agree more! Nothing can beat fresh seafood! This dish looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks, Andi! :)

      Reply
  15. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:08 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      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!

      Reply
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