SALMON WITH PISTACHIO-BASIL BUTTER

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Provided by Jane Bronk-Gorman

Categories     Food Processor     Fish     Bake     Low Carb     Basil     Pistachio     Salmon     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Colorado

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup shelled pistachios (about 1 ounce)
10 large fresh basil leaves or 1/4 cup parsley and 2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon lime juice
6 6-ounce 1 1/2-inch-thick salmon fillets
1/2 cup dry white wine
Additional fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Process pistachios, 10 basil leaves and garlic cloves in processor until finely chopped. Add 1/2 cup butter and 1 teaspoon lime juice and process until incorporated into mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer butter mixture to small bowl. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Pistachio butter can be prepared up to 4 days ahead.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 9x13-inch baking dish. Place salmon fillets in dish in single layer. Pour white wine over. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Bake salmon until almost opaque on top, about 10 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons pistachio butter atop each salmon piece. Continue baking until salmon fillets are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Transfer salmon to plates. Garnish with basil if desired and serve immediately.

Jessica Ruiz
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Yum!


Main Arslan
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5 stars!


Stephen Pounds
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Would not recommend.


Abcde Zyx
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Meh.


Fabiha Azeem
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Not a fan of the pistachio-basil butter, but the salmon itself was cooked well.


Dave Davies
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The salmon was a bit dry, but the pistachio-basil butter was delicious. I think I would try this recipe again with a different cooking method, like baking or grilling.


Sajahan Kaka
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but the flavors were good. I think I would try it again with a different type of fish, like tilapia.


Mickey Leerintveld
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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the pistachio-basil butter was a nice touch. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


mosiur rahman
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I love the combination of pistachio and basil in this recipe. It's so unique and delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Angela Teunissen
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This salmon recipe is a keeper! The pistachio-basil butter is so flavorful and complements the salmon perfectly. The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my fam