Salmon with Pecan Honey Glaze recipe

4 servings

1 cup pecan halves or pieces

1 cup honey

3/4 cup butter

1/4 cup vegetable oil

4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly browned.

Stir 2 or 3 times to toast uniformly.

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine honey with half of the butter.

Stir in the toasted pecans, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Remove from heat, and keep warm.

Melt remaining butter with oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Season fish with salt and pepper.

Arrange fillets in skillet, and cook until firm to the touch, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Transfer to serving plate, and spoon glaze over top.