Pan-seared Salmon With Pumpkin Seed-cilantro Pesto

Name: Pan-seared Salmon With Pumpkin Seed-cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters (firmly packed) cilantro leaves and stems; 1 teaspoons cracked coriander seeds; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1 serving Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges; 1 Tbsp (or more) fresh lime juice; 118 milliliters shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 680 grams salmon fillets (preferably wild); 3 teaspoons tsp. plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Pan-seared Salmon With Pumpkin Seed-cilantro Pesto is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe with 1 servings. This recipe covers 62% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This main course has 1264 calories, 146g of protein, and 69g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up salmon fillets, cracked coriander seeds, lime, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pumpkin seeds you could follow this main course with the Pumpkin Bark as a dessert. 142 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat 1 1/2 tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add pumpkin seeds; saut until beginning to brown and pop, about 2 minutes.

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Pop

Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain; let cool. Reserve skillet. Pulse 6 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds, cilantro, coriander seeds, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 1 Tbsp. lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, then 1/4 cup water, blending until coarse pure forms. Season pesto to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.

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Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in reserved skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

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Add to skillet and cook until just opaque in center, 34 minutes per side.

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Place fillets on plates. Spoon pesto over.

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Garnish with remaining pumpkin seeds.

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Serve with lime wedges.

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Servings:

118milliliters

(firmly packed) cilantro leaves and stems 1teaspoons

cracked coriander seeds 1

garlic clove, coarsely chopped 1serving

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1

lime, cut into 4 wedges 1Tbsp

(or more) fresh lime juice 118milliliters

shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)680grams

salmon fillets (preferably wild)3teaspoons

tsp. plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. You could try La Crema Russian River Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 28 dollars per bottle.