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Salmon with Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto is for Dinner.

Salmon with Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Salmon with Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto takes 10 minutes to cook.

Salmon with Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Salmon with Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto are:

4, 6-oz. salmon filets
1 bunch cilantro (about 2 c.)
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
1/2 c. pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 limes
1 clove garlic
6 tbs. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Salmon with Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto:

De-bone salmon filets and rub with salt and pepper. Set aside.Heat 1 tbs. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add pumpkin seeds and saute until they begin to pop (2-3 mins). Add coriander seeds after 1 minute. Remove from heat (do not wash skillet).Add cilantro, garlic, juice from 1 lime, pumpkin seeds, and 4 tbs. oil to food processor. Process until smooth (add water or more lime juice if needed). Taste for salt and pepper and add if needed. Heat 1 tbs. olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add filets flesh-side down (do not crowd, cook in batches if needed). Cook for 3-4 minutes until flesh is nicely seared. Flip filets and cook skin-side down until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes longer. Serve with pesto.Serving Size:?4

The nutritional information for Salmon with Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 536.9

• Total Fat: 36.5 g
• Cholesterol: 120.7 mg
• Sodium: 723.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
• Protein: 45.0 g