Salmon with Pistachio Basil Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Salmon with Pistachio Basil Butter, a recipe that combines flaky, oven-baked salmon with a luxurious, herbaceous butter topping. Fresh basil, zesty lemon, and crunchy pistachios are blended into creamy unsalted butter, creating a flavorful finishing touch that melts over perfectly seared salmon fillets. The recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy evenings or a sophisticated yet simple dinner party menu. Serve this dish with roasted vegetables, a crisp salad, or buttery mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal bursting with flavor and texture. Looking for a quick, healthy, and elegant main course? This salmon recipe delivers it all. Perfect for seafood lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 30 grams pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 15 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, pistachios, basil, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Mix well and set aside. Optionally, place the mixture in the refrigerator to firm up slightly.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, sear the salmon fillets skin-side up for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Turn the fillets skin-side down and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your preferred doneness.
While the salmon is baking, scoop the pistachio basil butter onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape it into a small log and refrigerate for slicing if desired.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove the skillet from the oven. Place a slice or dollop of the pistachio basil butter on each fillet while still warm, allowing it to melt and enhance the flavor.
Serve the salmon immediately, garnished with additional chopped pistachios or fresh basil for presentation if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 194.8 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.5 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 2778 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 111.9 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*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.
