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Pesto Salmon & Sea Scallops With Lemon/Garl

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 609.0
Description
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
  • 4 tablespoon Basic pesto
  • 4 fillets (6 oz each) Salmon
  • 1 cup Herbed bread crumbs
  • 8 lg Sea scallops
  • 4 servings Lemon Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. 2
    Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon and scallops in a single layer.
  3. 3
    Pat the salmon fillets and sea scallops dry with paper towels.
  4. 4
    Place the salmon fillets and scallops in the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5
    Brush 1 tablespoon of basic pesto evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle the herbed bread crumbs generously over the pesto-topped salmon.
  7. 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. 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. 9
    Spoon a portion of the Lemon Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc onto each of 4 individual serving plates.
  10. 10
    Place one salmon fillet and two sea scallops on top of the sauce on each plate.
  11. 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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