Herb-Crusted Sauteed Salmon Fillets With Pistou

Name: Herb-Crusted Sauteed Salmon Fillets With Pistou
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tightly packed cup fresh basil leaf; 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh marjoram; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 4 medium tomatoes, chopped fine quartered or 2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, quartered

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons salt
1 tightly packed cup fresh basil leaf
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 ½ tablespoons fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
½ tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
4 medium tomatoes, chopped fine quartered or 2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, quartered

1
Pistou: Make the pistou within an hour of cooking the salmon, if made sooner it will lose color.
2
Bring 2 quarts of water to a rapid boil with 2 tablespoons of salt, plunge in the basil leaves, and stir them around with a wooden spoon, leaving them in the water for no more than 2 seconds.
3
Drain in a colander and immediately cool by rinsing them in cold water.
4
Combine the basil, garlic, 1/2 cup of water in a blender and puree for 1 minute, until smooth.
5
Transfer the basil mixture to a bowl and whisk in the olive oil.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Just before sauteeing the salmon, gently heat the pistou mixture in a saucepan while stirring.
8
Don't allow the pistou mixture to come to a boil.
9
Salmon: Season the salmon liberally on both sides with salt and pepper and let sit in refrigerator for between 30 minutes and 4 hours.
10
Remove from refrigerator and sprinkle top and bottom with the chopped herbs.
11
Press the herbs onto the salmon to help them adhere.
12
Heat the oil in a large pan (I use the cast-iron skillet).
13
Place fillets skin-side down in the pan.
14
Saute over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes on the first side, turn them over with a spatula, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes on the second side.If the salmon starts to brown or the oil smokes, turn the heat down to medium.
15
Wipe out the hot saute pan and add in the chopped or quartered tomatoes, stirring them just long enough to warm them.Season with salt and pepper.
16
Ladle the pistou over and around each piece of salmon and spoon the warmed tomatoes over just before serving.

634

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tightly packed cup fresh basil leaf, 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Herb-Crusted Sauteed Salmon Fillets With Pistou falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!