Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto

By BearForce

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tsp. plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (firmly packed)
• 1/2 tsp. cracked coriander seeds
• 1/2 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
• 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1½ tsp. oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds, saute until beginning to brown and pop, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain; let cool. Reserve skillet.

Pulse 6 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds, cilantro, coriander seeds and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 1 Tbsp. lime juice, ¼ cup oil, then ¼ cup water blending until puree forms. Season pesto to taste with salt, pepper and more lime juice.

Serve over olive oil, skillet cooked salmon