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    Published: Aug 25, 2016 · Modified: Jul 30, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Seared Salmon Fillets with Pistachio Basil Butter

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    This recipe for Seared Salmon Fillets with Pistachio Basil Butter is elegant enough for company, and yet easy enough for a busy weeknight.

    Seared Salmon Fillets with Pistachios

    I cannot take credit for this fabulous recipe for these seared salmon fillets, although I sure wish I could. This recipe comes from a cookbook called The Quick Six Fix - 100 No-Fuss, Full-Flavor Recipes - by Stuart O'Keeffe. He's a cutie, don't you think? And, if you could only hear his Irish accent! *swoon*

    Stuart O'Keeffe Cookbook

    I've been wracking my brain trying to remember where I first saw Stuart on TV. I remember it was some cooking reality show (one of my weaknesses) involving caterers (I think), but the rest escapes me. If anyone out there remembers, please put me out of my misery and let me know in the comment section. I will be forever grateful.

    But now, back to the recipe...

    My husband and I LOVED this recipe! I don't cook salmon very often, although we both do like it. So when I saw this particular recipe on page 98, and it also called for pistachios (another HUGE weakness in my life), I knew this was the recipe I had to try first. And, if you can believe this, I didn't make any changes to Stuart's original recipe except that I added more pistachios than what the cookbook suggested. Because, pistachios! 🙂

    Seared Salmon Fillets with Basil Butter

    I recommend using a cast iron skillet for searing the salmon fillets, but if you don't have one, please don't let is detour you from making this recipe. That said, you will need a skillet that is oven-safe because once you sear the salmon on the stove top, the remainder of the cooking is done in the oven (as per the cookbook instructions). However, you can always add the salmon to a different oven-proof dish, and that will work too. I've got your back!

    Seared Salmon Fillets with Butter Sauce

    The step by step photo instructions:

    Rough chop or crush shelled pistachios. Dry the salmon fillets on paper towels. Assemble all ingredients; canola oil, crushed pistachios, butter, lime, red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaves, salt, pepper, and salmon fillets

    How to make Seared Salmon Fillets

    Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon on both sides in the canola in a large, hot skillet. Remove the salmon to a plate. Melt the butter. Add the pistachios, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. 

    How to sear salmon with pistachio butter.

    Stir to combine all the ingredients. Return the fillets back into the skillet and put the skilled in a preheated 375 degree oven for 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and spoon the pistachio butter over the fillets. Garnish with chopped, fresh basil leaves and serve.

    Recipe for Seared Salmon with Pistachio Basil Butter

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    Two Salmon Fillets with Pistachio Basil Butter in a cast iron skillet topped with pistachios.

    Salmon Fillets with Pistachio Basil Butter

    Renee Goerger
    This recipe for Seared Salmon Fillets with Pistachio Basil Butter is elegant enough for company, and yet easy enough for a busy weeknight.
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    Prep Time 6 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Fish and Seafood
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 227 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 6 ounce salmon fillets
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • ¼ cup shelled pistachios rough chopped
    • juice of 1 lime
    • ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 6 tablespoons butter softened
    • 8 fresh basil leaves roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375-degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Rough chop the pistachios and set aside.
    • Preheat a large skillet on medium/high heat.
    • Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add the canola oil to the skillet and immediately add the fish fillets.
    • Sear the salmon on both sides (approximately 3 minutes per side).
    • Remove the salmon to a plate and reduce the heat to the skillet to low.
    • Add the butter to the skillet along with the chopped pistachios, red pepper flakes and lime juice.
    • Stir the skillet ingredients to combine.
    • Return the salmon back to the skillet and place the skillet in the oven for approximately 5 minutes.
    • Remove the skillet from the oven and spoon the butter and pistachio sauce over the fish.
    • Garnish with basil leaves and serve hot.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment:
    Large oven-proof skillet OR large skillet and oven-proof dish
    Spatula or fish turning tool
    Meat mallet and Zip lock bag (for crushing pistachios)
    OR Cutting board and Chef's knife (for chopping pistachios and basil)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 673IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
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    Seared Salmon Fillets Recipe

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    Comments

    1. Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      I've never met a salmon I didn't like...and the pistachios on this sound amazing!

      Reply
    2. Cookin Canuck says

      August 29, 2016 at 11:28 am

      What a gorgeous salmon dish! We eat pistachios by the handful here and I can imagine they add wonderful flavor to the fish.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 29, 2016 at 12:51 pm

        I do too, Dara. They are one of my many favorite nuts.

        Reply
    3. Dee says

      August 28, 2016 at 2:55 am

      This sounds so tasty, and I love that it's fairly easy!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 29, 2016 at 6:54 am

        Thanks, Dee. It's VERY easy. Anyone could make this recipe and be successful!

        Reply
    4. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

      August 27, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Wow! I'm all over that pistachio basil butter! Looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 29, 2016 at 6:54 am

        Right? It's amazing, Justine!

        Reply
    5. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      August 26, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      What a lovely looking dish! I have a weakness for pistachios, too, so I'm sure I'd devour this! Great that you've added step-by-step photos -- always helpful!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 27, 2016 at 6:52 am

        Thanks so much, Patricia! I love adding the step-by-step photos because I think they may be really helpful for those who need the visual. I tend to be a visual learner so that's why I do it!

        Reply
    6. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

      August 26, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      What a great salmon dish! YUM!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 27, 2016 at 6:53 am

        I agree, Brandy. Chef Stuart O'Keeffe really knows his stuff.

        Reply
    7. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      August 26, 2016 at 11:37 am

      What a wonderful dish!! AND that butter...Wow!!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 26, 2016 at 2:41 pm

        Everything's better with butter, and pistachio butter is even better! Thanks, Katerina!

        Reply
    8. Jenny Hartin says

      August 25, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      That dish looks great! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 25, 2016 at 9:18 pm

        My pleasure!!! 🙂

        Reply

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