Pecan Dijon Encrusted Salmon – Hilton Head Health

Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort in an elegant facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by all the natural beauty of a Lowcountry island getaway.  The program guides you to achieving your weight loss, wellness and longevity goals with  programs focusing on fitness, nutrition and SELF (Stress management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment).   Guests benefit from a community of supportive dieticians, psychologists, wellness educators, fitness trainers, chefs and spa therapists, and graduates continue their lifestyle change with the H3@Home program and receive continued support and structure at home.

At this South Carolina weight loss spa, guests enjoy a meal plan with delicious flavors and realistic portions.  The Chef and Culinary Team have created a low-calorie, healthy gourmet cuisine with an emphasis on local and natural ingredients to ensure a well-balanced weight loss diet.   One of the popular recipes served is this seafood entree – Pecan Dijon Encrusted Salmon, which uses pantry ingredients you may already have on hand.  Plus, it’s very versatile — use the same method and ingredients for boneless chicken, or pork tenderloin.

Pecan and Dijon Encrusted Salmon

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Course: Entrees

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Salmon, Seafood

Servings: 1 Serving

Calories: 240kcal

Courtesy Of: Hilton Health Health, South Carolina

This dish tastes like something you’d order at a 5-star restaurant. This recipe is quite versatile. Feel free to substitute salmon with chicken, pork tenderloin, tilapia, or another type of firm fish. Although salmon offsets the pecan and Dijon mustard crust wonderfully, the pecan can be omitted if needed.

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 ounce Salmon fillet
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Pecans (chopped)
• ▢ 1/2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard (whole grain)
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Olive oil

Instructions

• Bring a sauté pan to medium high heat and add olive oil.
• Sear salmon filet on 1 side for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized.
• Flip salmon filet and sear the other side. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes or until caramelized.
• Top filet with Dijon mustard on one side, and spread to coat.  Top with chopped pecans on one side.
• Bake at 450° for 3 minutes or until desired doneness.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 240 kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 2 g (1%) | Protein: 24 g (48%) | Fat: 15 g (23%) | Sodium: 200 mg (9%) | Fiber: 1 g (4%)

Karla Williams is the Executive Chef for Hilton Head Health in South Carolina.  A graduate from The Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis, Karla’s past experience includes Culinary Intern and Sous Chef at H3, as well as Sous Chef at Kona Grill in Carmel, Indiana.   Chef Karla has been featured live on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family Show.  In addition to her love for nutrition and healthy cooking, Karla enjoys teaching part-time fitness classes. Her passion for living a well-balanced healthy lifestyle is apparent in her cooking demonstrations at Hilton Head Health.