Pistachio-Crusted Pesto Salmon

Rivky Kleiman Rivky Kleiman
5.0 (4 reviews)

Gourmet results with minimal effort is always my goal when developing recipes. Anyone who tasted this dish (even those who claimed to dislike pesto) gave it a huge thumbs-up. Try it — you’ll love it.

40m 9
Easy Pescatarian Gluten Free Low Carb Passover Parve

Contains: Tree nuts, Egg

Directions

Prepare the Salmon

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

  2. Rinse salmon and pat dry. Set on a Gefen Parchment Paper lined baking sheet or roasting pan. Season lightly with garlic, onion powder, salt, and paprika. Set aside.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, pesto, lemon juice, and date honey. Smear evenly over salmon.

  4. Place pistachios in a ziplock bag and crush coarsely, using a rolling pin or a bottle. Spread the chopped pistachios evenly over the pesto layer.

  5. Lightly drizzle honey over the pistachios. Bake for 30–35 minutes.

Prepare the Pesto Sauce

  1. Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse until smooth. The sauce can be refrigerated for two weeks.

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4 Comments

rochelle •

I followed the recipe for the pesto and it was complete liquid. I think it should be less olive oil?

Avigael Levi Kosher.com Team •
Reply to rochelle

You're right! It does look like too much olive oil- we will edit the recipe. Thanks for pointing that out.

SHARON UNGAR •
Reply to Avigael Levi

Okay, so what is the correct amount of olive oil?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to SHARON UNGAR

We updated the recipe to the correct amount :)

yummy tcholent •

incredible !!

Mally K-E •

ez to make and yummy to eat! Fish was soft and delicious as well as presentable.

YITTY •

HEAVENS I made this for shavous and it was loved by all. I served it room temp.

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to YITTY

So good to know!