Roasted Salmon with Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
25 minReady
1 hrsLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilantro pesto vinaigrette | |||
| ¾ | cup |
cilantro
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
white wine vinegar
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
freshly grated |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
pine nuts
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| Salmon | |||
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
freshly ground |
|
| 6 | each |
salmon fillets
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilantro pesto vinaigrette | |||
| 177 | ml |
cilantro
|
|
| 45 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
white wine vinegar
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
freshly grated |
|
| 15 | ml |
pine nuts
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
salt
|
|
| Salmon | |||
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
freshly ground |
|
| 6 | each |
salmon fillets
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
Directions
Heat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
Make Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette:
Combine all ingredients in blender.
Pulse until finely chopped, then purée, scraping frequently until smooth.
Set aside .
Make salmon:
Sprinkle salt and pepper on salmon.
Heat oil in 12-inch ovenp roof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook salmon skin side up 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
Place in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
Let stand 15 minutes; cover and refrigerate.
At serving time, drizzle with vinaigrette.
This simple yet sophisticated entre pairs moist roast salmon with a delicate blend of cilantro, nuts and garlic.
