Salmon with Pesto
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 2 servings
🍽️ Recipe Category: Scandinavian
🔍 Keywords: European, < 60 Mins
Description:
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Scandinavia with this delightful Salmon with Pesto recipe. Perfectly cooked salmon fillets are complemented by a vibrant homemade pesto sauce, served atop a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. This dish is a culinary journey worth savoring, bringing together the freshness of basil, the richness of parmesan cheese, and the nuttiness of pine nuts to create a symphony of taste on your plate.
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 100g parmesan cheese
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 6 potatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1743.1
- Fat: 98.7g
- Saturated Fat: 30.7g
- Cholesterol: 273.4mg
- Sodium: 1119.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 117.6g
- Fiber: 14.4g
- Sugar: 5.8g
- Protein: 98.4g
Recipe Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). |
| 2 | Peel and chop the potatoes, then place them in a pot with the peeled garlic cloves and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. |
| 3 | Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot. Add butter, salt, pepper, and cream to taste. Mash until smooth and creamy. Keep warm. |
| 4 | Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides. |
| 5 | Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. |
| 6 | Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, return it to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. |
| 7 | While the salmon is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. In a dry frying pan, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden brown. |
| 8 | In a blender or food processor, combine the toasted pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed to achieve a smooth consistency. |
| 9 | To serve, spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate. Top with a salmon fillet and drizzle with the prepared pesto sauce. Enjoy your flavorful Scandinavian feast! |
Embrace the culinary traditions of Scandinavia with this sensational Salmon with Pesto recipe. Each bite is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and expertly balanced flavors. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply craving a taste of Nordic cuisine, this dish is sure to impress. Bon appétit! 🐟🌿
