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Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Basil Sauce

by Chef Ana Pozo · Inspired With A Twist

Angled overhead shot of two baked pistachio-crusted salmon fillets on a wooden cutting board

Ingredients

  • Salmon
  • Pistachios, chopped
  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh thyme
  • Lemon
  • S&P
  • garlic powder
  • red chili pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • honey

Instructions

  1. fresh basil
  2. fresh parsley
  3. garlic cloves
  4. lemon juice
  5. s&p
  6. red chili flakes
  7. Preheat oven to 375.
  8. Chop the rosemary and thyme, place in a bowl and add the rest of the seasonings. Stir together then add the chopped pistachios. Place aside
  9. Pat dry the salmon fillet and place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Rub olive oil on salmon then spoon the pistachio mixture on top of the salmon.
  10. Bake for 12-15 min (time depends on how big the salmon is)
  11. While the fish is cooking, make the basil sauce; in a food processor, add garlic cloves, parsley, basil, olive oil, lemon, S&P and red chili flakes. Process until smooth.
  12. Once the Salmon is baked, top with red cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon and basil sauce.
  13. Enjoy!