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."
-- @Winosity
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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.

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