Pan Seared Pesto Salmon
Seasoned salmon fillets, pan seared to perfection, then topped with a fresh homemade basil pesto!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. pine nuts lightly toasted
- 2 c. fresh basil leaves packed
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4-6 salmon fillets
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet, over medium heat, and lightly toast the pine nuts.
- In a food processor, add the cooled pine nuts, basil, and garlic; pulse just to combine.
- Slowly add the olive oil, in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pat dry the salmon with paper towels, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet, over medium-high heat, then spray with cooking spray.
- Cook salmon about 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness. (Do not overcook, it will continue cooking when removed from the pan.)
- Serve salmon with pesto spooned over the top.
- Cook's Note: If you like your salmon spicy, season fillets with Cajun spices before searing.
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