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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon in Cherry Sauce
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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon in Cherry Sauce
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cherries
  • ¾ cup roasted, salted pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 4 (6 oz) sockeye (or coho) salmon fillets, skin removed (about 1 ½ lb)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup cherry preserves

Steps

    1. Remove and discard cherry stems and pits. Chop pistachios finely; place in shallow dish. Chop mint leaves finely. Season salmon with salt and pepper; coat both sides with pistachios, pressing with fingertips to adhere (wash hands).
    2. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add salmon. Cook 1–2 minutes on each side until coating is golden, then remove from pan.
    3. Reduce heat to low. Combine vinegar, preserves, and cherries; add mixture to pan. Simmer and stir 5–6 minutes until mixture has reduced by about one-half.
    4. Return salmon to pan and cook 2–3 more minutes until centers of fillets flake easily and are 145°F. Sprinkle with mint and serve.

Always check fish for bones.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 25g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 480mg, Total Carb 31g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 24g, (Incl. 11g Added Sugars), Protein 43g, Vitamin D 120%, Calc 4%, Iron 10%, Potassium 20%