PESTO-RUBBED BAKED SALMON WITH SMASHED CUCUMBER AND GREEN APPLE SALAD
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the salmon: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Brush a baking dish with a thin coat of softened butter and sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the surface. Set the salmon fillets upright (flat-side down) on the baking dish, brush a little soft butter over each fillet and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk the pesto, mustard and lemon juice together and season it with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture evenly over the salmon, covering the top surface only. Bake until the desired doneness, about 14 minutes for medium rare for 1 1/2-inch-thick fillets (cook longer for thicker pieces).
- For the salad: Meanwhile, put the cucumber into a clean towel on a cutting board and smash it with the heel of your hand. Unwrap the cucumber and slice it crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; transfer them to a mixing bowl and sprinkle a little salt over them. Add the dates and apples and stir to mix. Add the pine nuts, olive oil, mint and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly combined.
- Serve the salmon fillets on warm plates with the salad on the side.
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anto editz
[email protected]I can't wait to make this again!
Ali Mirza
[email protected]This is the best salmon recipe I've ever tried!
Dallta Bazar
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe!
Randa Elhaj
[email protected]This recipe is a winner!
Diane Tion
[email protected]This is a keeper!
Bret Thompson
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again!
Walker Dilu
[email protected]Delicious!
Erin Leavitt
[email protected]Wow!
Saleem Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto rub was incredible. The smashed cucumber-green apple salad was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others!
Ivan Bogdanov
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pesto rub added a lot of flavor and the salmon was cooked perfectly. The smashed cucumber-green apple salad was also a nice addition. I would definitely make this again!
Lizi Qarchava16
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto rub was delicious. The smashed cucumber-green apple salad was also a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others!
Lonisa Hayes
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this dish was. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto rub was flavorful. The smashed cucumber-green apple salad was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again!
Takyi Enock
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto rub was amazing. The smashed cucumber-green apple salad was also a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others!
Samuel Anteau
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the pesto rub was flavorful without being overpowering. The smashed cucumber-green apple salad was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!
Qasr Abas
[email protected]This pesto-rubbed salmon was a hit with my family! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto rub added so much flavor. The smashed cucumber-green apple salad was also a nice addition. It was light and refreshing, and it complemented the salmon re