Creamy Pesto Salmon Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk; ½ cup pesto sauce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
567 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Pesto Salmon Recipe

Winston Blankenship

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This perfect crispy salmon is engulfed in a creamy pesto sauce for a fresh and delicious meal! Pair it with brown rice, white rice, pasta noodles, and roasted veggies or a salad for a nutritious meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs salmon cut into individual filets
1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
1/2 tsp onion powder to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
½ cup pesto sauce

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Instructions

Remove the salmon from its packaging and place them on a plate lined with a long paper towel. Use the paper towels to pat the salmon to remove any excess moisture. Season salmon fillets with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to heat up for a few minutes so that the surface is sizzling hot.
Place the salmon fillets on the hot skillet skin-side up. For large salmon filets, cook salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, until both sides have a great sear. For very thin filets such as sockeye salmon, cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
Place the skillet back onto the hot stove top and allow it to cool off for a few minutes. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the canned coconut milk and pesto sauce. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, allowing the coconut milk to fully melt.
Transfer the salmon fillets back to the skillet with the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the salmon filets.
Cook, spooning sauce over salmon, until the salmon has cooked through. The FDA considers salmon to be fully cooked at 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a digital thermometer into the thickest part of each fillet to check its internal temperature.
For thick salmon filets, you may need to cover the skillet with a lid to get the salmon to fully cook. Be careful to continue spot checking the internal temperature to avoid overcooking the salmon. If you enjoy rare salmon, cook it to 125-130 degrees F but understand there is a risk of illness with undercooked fish.
Serve pesto salmon immediately with your choice of side dishes. I recommend rice, cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta noodles and roasted vegetables or a side salad for a well balanced meal.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 132mg (44%) Sodium 631mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Serving (of 4)
Calories	567kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	52g	104%
Fat	38g	58%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	11g	65%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	132mg	44%
Sodium	631mg	26%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%