Salmon with Sunflower-dill Pesto Sauce
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The rich steak-like texture and flakiness of salmon really shines with this preparation.
The result is a rich steak-like salmon with a hint of sweetness to the meat.
This recipe is a perfect pairing for rosé or light bodied white wines.
If you're looking for a tasty addition, add some lemon thyme to the pesto. It's citrus flavor is a great accompaniment to this dish.
2
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup basil leaves
3/4 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp green onion
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
2 salmon fillets
sea salt and pepper to taste
Sunflower seeds and dill
3/4 cup basil leaves
3/4 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp green onion
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
2 salmon fillets
sea salt and pepper to taste
Sunflower seeds and dill
- Preheat the oven to 320°F temp.
- Blend sunflower seeds, dill, basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil in a blender until a smooth and creamy Pesto.
- Season the skin of...
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Nutritions
Calories
146
Sodium
141mg
5% DV
Fat
9g
14% DV
Protein
8g
17% DV
Carbs
5g
1% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat1g7%
Polysaturated Fat3g22%
Monosaturated Fat4g28%
Cholesterol0.7500000000000001mg0%
Sodium141mg5%
Potassium308mg8%
Protein8g17%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g9%
Sugar0.6000000000000001g1%
Vitamin A887IU17%
Vitamin B60.53mg26%
Vitamin C9mg16%
Calcium71mg7%
Iron1mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.