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Salmon With Sunflower-dill Pesto Sauce
Salmon With Sunflower-dill Pesto Sauce
"The rich steak-like texture and flakiness of salmon really shines with this preparation. The result is a rich steak-like salmon with a hint of sweetness to the meat. This recipe is a perfect pairing for rosé or light bodied white wines. If you’re looking for a tasty addition, add some lemon thyme to the pesto. It’s citrus flavor is a great accompaniment to this dish. Try pairing the salmon recipe with: *Garnacha/Grenache Rosé *Bolder Rosé Wines *Lambrusco (especially rosé)"
Serves2
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time11 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 3 cups sunflower seeds
- 3 cups basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon green onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- Sunflower seeds and dill
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 320°F temp.
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Blend sunflower seeds, dill, basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil in a blender until a smooth and creamy Pesto.
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Season the skin of Salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heated the oil in a frying pan. Sear the salmon for 3 minutes on each side.
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Cook the salmon in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
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Serve the salmon with the pesto sauce on top. Garnish with few sunflower seeds and dill over the top and enjoy.
