Salmon with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Serves 4
Time 40 min
Salmon with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto

A show-stopper! Make the pesto a few days ahead-or purchase pesto-and then it's just minutes to a beautiful meal. The skin on one side and pesto on the other keeps the fish deliciously moist.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 cupsunsalted raw pumpkin seeds
    6 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    2 tablespoonslemon juice
    3garlic cloves, smashed
    1 cupcoarsely chopped fresh cilantro
    4 (6-ounce)or 1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillets, skin on
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

To prepare the pesto (can be made up to 3 days ahead), preheat the oven to 375°F.


Toss pumpkin seeds with 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt.


Roast until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool.


Combine cooled seeds in a food processor with 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro and remaining 4 tablespoons oil.


Pulse until mixture forms a coarse paste. Season with salt and pepper.


Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat cooking.


Place salmon skin-side down on a work surface and spread tops of fillets with pesto mixture.


Let rest for 15 to 30 minutes.


Grill skin-side down with grill lid closed until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

480

Total Fat

36g

Saturated Fat

7g

Cholesterol

105mg

Sodium

200mg

Total Carbohydrate

2g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

37g

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