Paleo Pecan-Maple Salmon

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This paleo pecan-maple salmon recipe is not only easy but healthy and tasty! It's paleo, gluten free, and dairy free!

Submitted by Health Nut
Updated on January 21, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup pecans

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper.

  2. Combine pecans, maple syrup, vinegar, paprika, chipotle powder, and onion powder in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Spoon pecan mixture on each salmon fillet, coating entire top surface. Refrigerate coated salmon, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours.

  3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 14 minutes.

227 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
23g Fat
13g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 516mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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