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.
If you're looking for a tasty addition, add some lemon thyme to the pesto. It's citrus flavor is a great accompaniment to this dish.
2
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup basil leaves
3/4 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp green onion
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
2 salmon fillets
sea salt and pepper to taste
Sunflower seeds and dill
3/4 cup basil leaves
3/4 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp green onion
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
2 salmon fillets
sea salt and pepper to taste
Sunflower seeds and dill
- Preheat the oven to 320°F temp.
- Blend sunflower seeds, dill, basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil in a blender until a smooth and creamy Pesto.
- Season the skin of...
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Nutritions
Calories
146
Sodium
141mg
5% DV
Fat
9g
14% DV
Protein
8g
17% DV
Carbs
5g
1% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Polysaturated Fat 3g 22%
Monosaturated Fat 4g 28%
Cholesterol 0.7500000000000001mg 0%
Sodium 141mg 5%
Potassium 308mg 8%
Protein 8g 17%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 2g 9%
Sugar 0.6000000000000001g 1%
Vitamin A 887IU 17%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 26%
Vitamin C 9mg 16%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
