Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe

By gstark

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• Ingredients
• 4 6 fillets (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Filippo Berio® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Place fillets on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread with mayonnaise and sprinkle with pistachios.
Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook and stir shallot in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Add cream, lemon peel, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with salmon. Yield: 4 servings.