
Pan Fried Salmon with Pesto Cream Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
455 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Pan Fried Salmon with Pesto Cream Cheese Sauce
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Enjoy pan-fried salmon with a savory cream sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon cut into 4 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons half and half
- 2 tablespoons pesto
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Instructions
- Bring salmon to room temperature about 15 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-low heat.
- Season fish with salt and pepper, and place salmon skin side down in the pan.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, and flip over on the other side, this should take about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- In a small pot, add half and half, pesto, and cream cheese. Stir together well over low heat until the cream cheese sauce is combined well.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of the pesto cream cheese sauce over the salmon.
- You may want to serve with a lemon slice along with the fish.
Notes
- Don't skip bringing the salmon to room temperature
- Pat the salmon very dry before cooking
- Don't overcrowd the pan
- Let the sauce simmer gently to prevent separation
- Serve immediately for the best results
Nutrition Information
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Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
643mg
(18%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
985IU
(20%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
Protein | 26g | 52% |
Fat | 37g | 57% |
Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
Fiber | 0g | 0% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 985IU | 20% |
Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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