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.

Salmon With Spruce Tip Pesto

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

  1. Preheat the stovetop grill or a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  4. 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.
  5. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 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