"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."
Salmon with Sunflower-dill Pesto Sauce
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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 11mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
- 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup basil leaves
- 3/4 tabelspoons fresh dill
- 1 tabelspoons green onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tabelspoons lemon juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- Sunflower seeds and dill
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 320°F temp.
Step 2
Blend sunflower seeds, dill, basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil in a blender until a smooth and creamy Pesto.
Step 3
Season the skin of Salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heated the oil in a frying pan. Sear the salmon for 3 minutes on each side.
Step 4
Cook the salmon in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Serve the salmon with the pesto sauce on top. Garnish with few sunflower seeds and dill over the top and enjoy.