Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, packed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (I use a generous pinch); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces salmon fillets (2, 6-oz each); cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 cup fresh basil leaf, packed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (I use a generous pinch)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces salmon fillets (2, 6-oz each)
cooking spray

1
Heat a dry skillet, over medium heat, and lightly toast pine nuts (gently toss and shake pan occasionally); then place in a food processor.
2
To the food processor, add basil and garlic; pulse just to combine.
3
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).
4
Add in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; pulse to combine; set aside.
5
Wipe the salmon dry with paper towels (to allow a nice sear), then season lightly with salt and pepper.
6
Heat the skillet, over medium-high heat, then spray with cooking spray.
7
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).
8
Serve salmon with pesto spooned over top.
9
Can also be served at room temperature.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted, 1 cup fresh basil leaf, packed, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Basil Pesto 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.

Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Basil Pesto

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