Here, sizzling seared salmon is topped with a light and flavorful herb pesto.
Recipe type: Seafood Suppers
Serves: 2 fillets
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil
2 clovesgarlic
4 TB. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp.salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
3 TB. grated Parmesan cheese
3 TB.toasted pine nuts
[1/4] cup plus 2 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
2 (6-oz.)salmon fillets
[1/2] medium lemon
Instructions
In a food processor fitted with a chopping blade, pulse basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, [1/2] teaspoon salt, and [1/2] teaspoon black pepper 15 times.
Add Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and [1/4] cup extra-virgin olive oil, and pulse 15 more times. Set aside.
Set salmon fillets on a plate. Drizzle both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and season with remaining [1/2] teaspoon salt and remaining [1/2] teaspoon black pepper.
In a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add salmon, and cook for 5 minutes per side.
Place salmon on a serving plate, spoon 2 tablespoons pesto over each piece, and serve warm.