Salmon With Pistachio Basil Butter

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Pan-seared or baked salmon topped with a vibrant, nutty pistachio and basil compound butter.
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This elegant yet simple dish features tender salmon fillets crowned with a luxurious pistachio basil butter. The compound butter brings together the earthy richness of roasted pistachios, the bright freshness of basil, and a hint of zesty lime juice for a perfect balance of flavors. The salmon is baked until flaky and moist, absorbing the subtle aromatics from the white wine and herbs. It’s an impressive main course that comes together quickly, making it ideal for date nights or special weeknight dinners. The nutty, herbal sauce elevates the fish without overpowering it, creating a sophisticated meal that feels restaurant-quality but is easy to prepare at home.

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Salmon With Pistachio Basil Butter

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 57.5

Description

This elegant yet simple dish features tender salmon fillets crowned with a luxurious pistachio basil butter. The compound butter brings together the earthy richness of roasted pistachios, the bright freshness of basil, and a hint of zesty lime juice for a perfect balance of flavors. The salmon is baked until flaky and moist, absorbing the subtle aromatics from the white wine and herbs. It&# 226;ÂÂs an impressive main course that comes together quickly, making it ideal for date nights or special weeknight dinners. The nutty, herbal sauce elevates the fish without overpowering it, creating a sophisticated meal that feels restaurant-quality but is easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Process pistachios, 10 basil leaves, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Add 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 teaspoon lime juice to the processor and blend until fully incorporated into the mixture.
  3. Season the pistachio butter mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer the butter mixture to a small bowl and refrigerate until well chilled.
  5. Preheat oven to 400ðF (204ðC).
  6. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. Place six 1-1/2-inch-thick salmon fillets in the dish in a single layer.
  8. Pour 1/2 cup dry white wine over the salmon fillets.
  9. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  10. Bake salmon until almost opaque on top, about 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and place 2 tablespoons of the pistachio butter atop each salmon fillet.
  12. Return to oven and continue baking until salmon fillets are just opaque in the center, about 5 minutes more.
  13. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 57.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 6.8g3%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 8.0g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The pistachio butter can be prepared up to 4 days in advance. Keep it refrigerated until ready to use.

If you do not have a food processor, you can finely chop the pistachios and basil by hand, but the texture will be less smooth.

For a lighter version, you can reduce the amount of butter or substitute with a high-quality olive oil, though the melting point and texture will differ.

Ensure the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness; it should flake easily with a fork but still remain moist.

Keywords: salmon, pistachio butter, basil, compound butter, baked fish, dinner recipe, seafood, lime juice, white wine, easy main, healthy, nutty, herb butter, quick meal, elegant
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