Pesto Salmon & Sea Scallops With Lemon/Garl

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Delicate scallops and rich salmon baked with pesto and herbed breadcrumbs for a sophisticated, easy dinner.
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This elegant yet simple dish combines the richness of salmon fillets with the sweet tenderness of sea scallops. Topped with vibrant basil pesto and a crunchy herbed breadcrumb coating, it offers a beautiful contrast of textures and flavors. The lemon garlic beurre blanc adds a silky, tangy finish that cuts through the richness of the seafood. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a date night at home, this meal comes together quickly without sacrificing taste or presentation. It’s a foolproof way to serve impressive seafood that feels gourmet but remains approachable for any home cook.

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Pesto Salmon & Sea Scallops With Lemon/Garl

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 609.0

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This elegant yet simple dish combines the richness of salmon fillets with the sweet tenderness of sea scallops. Topped with vibrant basil pesto and a crunchy herbed breadcrumb coating, it offers a beautiful contrast of textures and flavors. The lemon garlic beurre blanc adds a silky, tangy finish that cuts through the richness of the seafood. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a date night at home, this meal comes together quickly without sacrificing taste or presentation. It&# 226;ÂÂs a foolproof way to serve impressive seafood that feels gourmet but remains approachable for any home cook.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon and scallops in a single layer.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets and sea scallops dry with paper towels.
  4. Place the salmon fillets and scallops in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Brush 1 tablespoon of basic pesto evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  6. Sprinkle the herbed bread crumbs generously over the pesto-topped salmon.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily and the scallops are just cooked through.
  8. Carefully turn the scallops over once halfway through the baking time if they are not browning evenly, though usually gentle baking is sufficient.
  9. Spoon a portion of the Lemon Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc onto each of 4 individual serving plates.
  10. Place one salmon fillet and two sea scallops on top of the sauce on each plate.
  11. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 609.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.6g26%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 125.0mg42%
Sodium 1552.8mg65%
Total Carbohydrate 56.3g19%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 11.1g
Protein 53.1g107%

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

Keywords: pesto, salmon, scallops, seafood, lemon, garlic, italian, dinner, easy, quick, baked, healthy, protein, basil, breadcrumbs, beurre blanc, meal prep, date night, weeknight, gourmet
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