Salmon with Pesto Cream Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with this rich and decadent Salmon with Pesto Cream Sauce recipe! Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets are bathed in a luscious sauce made from creamy pesto, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, creating a delightful harmony of savory and herbaceous flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can craft a restaurant-quality dish that’s ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil, this dish not only tastes incredible but also makes a stunning presentation. Pair it with grilled vegetables, fluffy rice, or al dente pasta to complete the meal. Indulge in a seafood recipe that’s as quick to make as it is satisfying to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup pesto sauce
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the salmon is golden and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
Stir in the pesto sauce and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the salmon through.
Serve the salmon with the pesto cream sauce drizzled over it. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1007 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
