PAN SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON BASIL PESTO
This is a salmon fillet served with a fresh pesto on top. You could use a store-bought pesto if you like, but homemade is so much better and so easy to do.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 2 fillets, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a dry skillet, over medium heat, and lightly toast pine nuts (gently toss and shake pan occasionally); then place in a food processor.
- To the food processor, add basil and garlic; pulse just to combine.
- With processor running, drizzle in olive oil, and process, scraping down sides once or twice with a rubber spatula, to desired consistency (I like it sort of chunky).
- Add in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; pulse to combine; set aside.
- Wipe the salmon dry with paper towels (to allow a nice sear), then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the skillet, over medium-high heat, then spray with cooking spray.
- Cook salmon about 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness (I like it a little pinkish in the center since it will continue cooking a little when removed from the pan).
- Serve salmon with pesto spooned over top.
- Can also be served at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9, Fat 49.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 88.4, Sodium 319.7, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1, Protein 42.5
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[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The salmon is so flavorful and the pesto is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This was the first time I've ever made salmon and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salmon was cooked perfectly.
amerti misire
[email protected]I made this for a special dinner and it was a big success. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto was amazing.
Eunice Ukeagbu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the pesto was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamerriah Henderson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is delicious.
Id sell 124
[email protected]This was my first time making salmon and it turned out perfectly! Thanks for the great recipe.
Bobycat99
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon basil pesto really takes it to the next level.
Hari Dura
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Mary Ross
[email protected]I made this for a special dinner and it was a big success. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto was amazing.
Dylan Simonson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the pesto was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Christian Praise team
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is delicious.
Ahmad Waqas
[email protected]This was my first time making salmon and it turned out perfectly! Thanks for the great recipe.
Mk Bestwill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon basil pesto really takes it to the next level.
Muhammed Ali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Musoke Jeremiah
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and my husband loved it! He said it was the best salmon he's ever had.
Mm. Odemwingie
[email protected]This is the fifth time I've made this recipe and it never disappoints. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the lemon basil pesto is so flavorful.