Maple-Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon {Favorites}
with pear and blue cheese salad and orzo

Name: Maple-Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon {Favorites}
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 3 Tbsp Olive oil; 1 Pears, sliced; 1/4 lb Mixed greens; 2 oz Blue cheese or gorgonzola (optional); 1/4 cup Nuts of choice for salad; 1 1/4 lbs Salmon; 3 sprigs Parsley, chopped; 3 Tbsp Butter; 2 1/2 Tbsp Mustard, Dijon; 1 1/2 Tbsp Maple syrup; 1 tsp Soy sauce, low-sodium; 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1/2 lb Orzo, uncooked

Active: 25 min Total: 30 min

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Maple-Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon {Favorites}

This salmon was a clear favorite for both its ease and flavor. We've switched up the salad this time around and also added some simple orzo to bulk up the meal.

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Proteins

Fish, non-canned

Cuisines

American

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Pear Salad:

Balsamic vinegar - 1 1/2 Tbsp
Dijon mustard - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 3 Tbsp
Pears - 1 , sliced
Mixed greens - 1/4 lb
Blue cheese or gorgonzola (optional) - 2 oz
Nuts of choice for salad - 1/4 cup

Maple-Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon:

Salmon - 1 1/4 lbs
Parsley - 3 sprigs , chopped
Butter - 3 Tbsp
Mustard, Dijon - 2 1/2 Tbsp
Maple syrup - 1 1/2 Tbsp
Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 tsp
Panko breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp

Orzo (for 2+ meals):

Orzo - 1/2 lb , uncooked

Prep

Orzo - {Makes enough for two meals} Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Salt generously (that water should taste like the ocean!) and add orzo. Cook according to package instructions. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
Salmon - Divide fish up into 4 servings. Rinse and dry fish. Lightly salt and pepper.
Crust - Chop parsley. Melt butter in the microwave (~1 minute should do). Mix butter with Dijon, maple syrup, soy sauce, panko, and parsley.

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Make

Preheat oven to 425F (218C) degrees.
Line sheet pan with foil and brush with some cooking oil. Add salmon and then divide and spoon crust onto fish. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes.
While fish is cooking, whisk together balsamic, mustard, and oil. Season to taste with salt & pepper. For more vinaigrette ideas, check out this video. Toss vinaigrette with greens, pears, blue cheese, and nuts whenever fish is ready. Enjoy with a scoop of orzo on the side (but remember to save some for tomorrow night's dinner).

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