---
title: Smoky Mustard Pecan-Crusted Salmon
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/smoky-mustard-pecan-crusted-salmon-6891c504733506e6d59b2820
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Tree Nuts
  - Wheat
  - Fish
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Sodium Smart
  - Protein Smart
rating: 0.0
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the pecan crust and smoky mustard combo, calling it sophisticated and delicious.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Generally easy to prepare, though a few noted cooking times for potatoes and Brussels sprouts needed adjustment.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pescatarian%20Recipes/smoky-mustard-pecan-crusted-salmon.avif"
---
@salmon{12%oz}
@potatoes{16%oz}
@brussels sprouts{16%oz}
@pecans{½%cup}
@panko breadcrumbs{¼%cup}
@dijon mustard{1%tbsp}
@smoky mustard{2%tbsp}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@lemon{1%unit}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}
@water{2%cups}

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Place @potatoes{16%oz} in a #medium pot{} with enough salted @water{2%cups} to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain; return potatoes to pot.

Toss @brussels sprouts{16%oz} on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Roast on top rack ~{10%minutes}.

Pat @salmon{12%oz} dry with paper towels. Rub with remaining @olive oil{2%tbsp}; season all over with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

In a #medium bowl{}, combine @pecans{½%cup} and @panko breadcrumbs{¼%cup}. Spread @dijon mustard{1%tbsp} over salmon fillets, then press the pecan-panko mixture firmly onto the tops.

Add @sour cream{2%tbsp} and @butter{1%tbsp} to the pot with potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed. Season to taste with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Place salmon on the #baking sheet{} with Brussels sprouts and bake ~{15%minutes} until fish flakes easily and crust is golden.

Divide @brussels sprouts{16%oz}, mashed potatoes, and @salmon{12%oz} between plates. Drizzle @smoky mustard{2%tbsp} over salmon and serve with @lemon{1%unit} wedges on the side.