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

This recipe for Seared Salmon Fillets with Pistachio Basil Butter is elegant enough for company, and yet easy enough for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Fish and Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 6 ounce salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • 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 (190 degrees Celsius)
  • Roughly 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 to combine.
  • Return the salmon back to the skillet and place the skillet into the preheated 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

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Leftovers may be frozen. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg