Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Place the salmon on a parchment paper or aluminum foil lined baking sheet, skin side down. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the walnuts, maple syrup, dijon mustard, smoked paprika and onion powder until evenly blended. Spoon the walnut mixture onto the tops of the salmon fillets and gently pat down.

Step 4

Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, or until the salmon is opaque and can easily be flaked off with a fork.

Step 5

Top with fresh parsley, if desired.