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Pan Seared Salmon with an Herb Pesto Vinaigrette
I love to add strong flavors to strong fish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 recipe basil vinaigrette
- 4 8- ounce skin-on salmon filets
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 cups of rice cooked
Instructions
- Make the basil vinaigrette and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium- high heat.
- Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper on both sides, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Transfer the salmon filets to the hot skillet, skin side down. Cook the filets for 4-5 minutes on each side, until just lightly pink in the center. Serve immediately over a bed of rice and top with the basil pesto vinaigrette.
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Notes
- If you aren't interested in rice, try serving this fish over quinoa or a salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
120mg
(5%)
Potassium
1139mg
(33%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
91IU
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1139mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.