Chef Nissim Zlait Elevates Salmon with Pistachio Crust Recipe Praised on MasterChef Israel

Nissim Zlait impressed judges on MasterChef Israel with his innovative pistachio crust salmon recipe, which they hailed as the best salmon dish they had ever tasted. Judges Eyal, Michal, and Yuval expressed strong enthusiasm, with Eyal admitting he was delighted, Michal pounding the table in approval, and Yuval calling it the best salmon he had ever eaten.

The recipe features salmon fillets topped with a crust made from roasted pistachios, panko breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, parsley, and crushed corset leaves, baked until golden while keeping the fish tender and pink inside. The dish is served with a lemon butter and corset leaf sauce, enhancing its flavor.

Alongside the salmon, the article also shares a recipe for a ricotta corset cake with corset anglaise, prepared by Elihav Sasson and Jacky Azulay. This dessert involves a syrup and butter infused with corset leaves, a light ricotta cake, and a creamy anglaise sauce, garnished with berries.

The recipes were provided by the contestants and featured on the August 26, 2026 episode of MasterChef: Dream Team on Keshet 12 and Mako. The article includes detailed preparation steps and ingredient lists for both dishes, encouraging readers to try these unique culinary creations at home.