Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Broccoli Pesto | Recipe | With Style & Grace

By vdub

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pistachios, shelled
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup broccoli florets, stems trimmed
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 salmon fillets, pinbones removed – fresh and organic recommended

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from withstyleandgraceblog.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add pistachios to your food processor and pulse until chopped. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
Add garlic, broccoli, basil, olive oil, pine nuts and 1 teaspoon of water to your food processor and pulse until it’s blended and you have a thick (chunk-like) puree.
Line the salmon filets, skin side down on your prepared baking sheet. With a spatula or knife, spread the pesto sauce over the top of each piece of salmon. Don’t be shy. Then press (with your fingers) a good helping of pistachios on top.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the fish for 10-12 minutes. The salmon should be a nice coral pink color
Remove the salmon and serve over pasta, salad of a grain of choice.