This Salmon With Pistachio-Basil Butter is a quick yet sophisticated dinner that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen. The star is the vibrant compound butter, where the earthy crunch of pistachios and the bright aroma of fresh basil meld with lime juice to create a luxurious topping. The salmon fillets are baked gently in white wine, keeping them moist and tender while developing a delicate flavor. As the butter melts over the hot fish, it creates a glossy, aromatic sauce that complements the rich flesh of the salmon perfectly. It’s an ideal dish for date nights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Serve with crisp green vegetables or roasted potatoes for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal at home.
Fish: Salmon With Pistachio-Basil Butter
Description
This Salmon With Pistachio-Basil Butter is a quick yet sophisticated dinner that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen. The star is the vibrant compound butter, where the earthy crunch of pistachios and the bright aroma of fresh basil meld with lime juice to create a luxurious topping. The salmon fillets are baked gently in white wine, keeping them moist and tender while developing a delicate flavor. As the butter melts over the hot fish, it creates a glossy, aromatic sauce that complements the rich flesh of the salmon perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for date nights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Serve with crisp green vegetables or roasted potatoes for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal at home.Ingredients
Directions
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Process pistachios, 10 basil leaves, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor until finely chopped.
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Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter and 1 teaspoon lime juice; process until incorporated into the mixture.
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Season the butter mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer the butter mixture to a small bowl and refrigerate until well chilled.
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Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
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Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Place six 6-ounce, 1-1/2-inch-thick salmon fillets in the dish in a single layer.
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Pour 1/2 cup dry white wine over the salmon fillets.
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Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
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Bake until the salmon is almost opaque on top, about 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven and place 2 tablespoons of the pistachio butter atop each salmon fillet.
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Return to oven and continue baking until the salmon is just opaque in the center, about 5 minutes.
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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-basil butter can be prepared up to 4 days ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature slightly before serving if using cold, or let it melt over the hot salmon as directed.
If fresh basil is unavailable, you may substitute with 1 tablespoon of dried basil, though fresh yields a brighter flavor and better texture in the butter.
For a richer sauce, you can increase the amount of white wine slightly, but be careful not to drown the fish.
