Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Pistachio Pesto
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Pan-seared salmon with crispy skin topped with bright, nutty pistachio pesto made with basil and lemon. This elegant yet unfussy dish cooks in under 30 minutes and feels special enough for company while remaining simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 4 (6oz) salmon fillets, (skin on)
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil (such as grapeseed, avocado oil, or vegetable oil)
- 1 cup pistachio pesto (or your favorite peso)
- Fresh basil (for serving)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 1114mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 23mg
- Calcium
- 84mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 1114MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.