pistachio crusted salmon with lemon cream sauce

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55 Pinches
Jacksonville, FL
Updated on Nov 7, 2011

I have never been great at cooking fish dishes. I ran across this recipe while thumbing through a magazine. I tried it. It was very good. While it is was relatively low carb I changed a few ingredients to lower the carbs further. This version is every bit as good as the original.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • 8 ounces salmon, skinless filet cut into 2 filets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • - lemon cream sauce (recipe below)
  • - garnish with chopped pistachios

How To Make pistachio crusted salmon with lemon cream sauce

  • Step 1
    In a shallow dish or pan, combine pistachios, garlic, salt and pepper. Dredge salmon in pistachio mixture. Press the fish gently into mixture to coat.
  • Step 2
    In a frying pan/skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add salmon to pan and cook 4-5 minutes or until browned on the first side. Lower heat to medium. Turn salmon to second side and cook for 5-7 minutes. Check for doneness with a fork. Fish is done when it flakes easily. Remove from pan and top with Lemon Cream Sauce (below)
  • Step 3
    Lemon Cream Sauce 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons of lemon zest 1/8 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • Step 4
    In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour, whisking continuously until combine. Cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cream and broth. Simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened, whisking frequently to avoid lumps. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper, whisking to combine. Cook for 2 minute whisking constantly. Plate the salmon and top with the sauce. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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