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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachios, salmon, and pine nuts stand out for their exceptional health benefits. Each of these foods brings unique nutritional advantages as well as packing a delicious punch, making them excellent choices for a balanced and health-conscious diet.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Pistachios (removed from shell)
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
  • 1 Garlic (clove, minced)
  • 2 cups Parsley (chopped)
  • a/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon (Juiced)

Notes

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF (191ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place pistachios and sea salt in a blender and pulse just until coarse but not into a fine powder. (Do not over process!)
  3. Lay fillets on the baking sheet and coat with the pistachio mixture. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until fish flakes with fork.
  4. Meanwhile, create your pesto by combining the pine nuts, garlic, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice in the food processor. Blend until smooth and transfer to a jar.
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven. To serve, plate the salmon and add a spoonful of pistachio pesto and garnish with a lemon wedge. Enjoy!