Description
Salmon with Pea Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates a simple meal into a culinary experience. The perfectly seared salmon, topped with a fresh and zesty pea pesto, offers a delightful combination of textures and colors. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the salmon fillets under cold water and patting them dry.
- In a food processor, blend frozen peas, basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add olive oil while blending.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for approximately 4 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the fillets carefully with a spatula and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until they flake easily but remain juicy inside.
- Plate the salmon and generously spoon pea pesto over each fillet. Garnish with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg