Salmon With Spruce Tip Pesto
Salmon with Spruce Tip Pesto is a delicious and unique dish from the Commander Islands cuisine. The pesto made with spruce tips adds a refreshing and citrusy flavor to the salmon, making it a perfect choice for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup spruce tips
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the stovetop grill or a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the spruce tip pesto. In a food processor, combine the spruce tips, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the grilled salmon topped with a generous spoonful of spruce tip pesto.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
Supplies
Stovetop grill or non-stick skillet Food processor
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salmon with Spruce Tip Pesto alongside a fresh green salad and roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a more intense spruce flavor, you can add a few drops of spruce tip oil to the pesto.
Cost
$20