• Remove the salmon fillets from the packaing and pat dry with paper towels and place in a glass dish or bag for marinating.
• Make the maple Dijon marinade by whisking together the maple syrup, olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, spices, and lemon juice. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting and set aside.
• Pour the remaining marinade over the salmon fillets so they are fully covered. Place into the fridge for 30 min.
• After 30 min, remove the salmon fillets from the marinade and discard. Finely chop the pecans and lay them into a shallow dish.
• Carefully press each fillet into the chopped pecans so the top is fully coated. You can also sprinkle the pecans over each fillet as well if you prefer.

Baking Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Bake the salmon for 7 minutes. Remove and gently baste the tops with the reserved marinade and return the salmon to the oven to bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.
• Remove and serve (you can drizzle a little more maple syrup over the top if desired).

Air Fryer Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer to 350 F.
• Place the maple pecan crusted salmon fillets into the air fryer basket and air fry for 4 minutes. Baste with the reserved marinade and then continue to air fry for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.
• Remove from the air fryer and serve.