Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters (firmly packed) cilantro leaves and stems; 1 teaspoons cracked coriander seeds; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges; 1 Tbsp (or more) fresh lime juice; 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 118 milliliters shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 680 grams salmon fillets (preferably wild)

Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 316 calories, 36g of protein, and 17g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 4. A mixture of olive oil, cracked coriander seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the lime you could follow this main course with the Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skilletover medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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

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Pumpkin Seeds

Pop

Transfer seeds to papertowels to drain; let cool. Reserve skillet.

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Seeds

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Frying Pan

Pulse 6 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, cilantro,coriander seeds, and garlic in a foodprocessor until coarsely chopped. Withmachine running, gradually add 1 tablespoon limejuice, 1/4 cup oil, then 1/4 cup water, blendinguntil coarse purée forms. Season pesto totaste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice,if desired.

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Whole Coriander Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Lime Juice

Cilantro

Garlic

Pepper

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Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in reservedskillet over medium heat. Season salmonfillets with salt and pepper.

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Add to skilletand cook until just opaque in center, 3-4minutes per side.

Place fillets on plates.Spoon pesto over.

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Pesto

Garnish with remainingpumpkin seeds.

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Serve with lime wedges.

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Lime Wedge

Per serving: 408 calories, 27 g fat, 3 g carbohydrates

Bon Appétit

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Servings:

118milliliters

(firmly packed) cilantro leaves and stems 1teaspoons

cracked coriander seeds 1

garlic clove, coarsely chopped 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1

lime, cut into 4 wedges 1Tbsp

(or more) fresh lime juice 3teaspoons

extra-virgin olive oil, divided 118milliliters

shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)680grams

salmon fillets (preferably wild)

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon works really well 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 Antica Chardonnay (Mountain Select). Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 29 dollars per bottle.