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  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Jun 20th, 2009
  • Comments: 13

Poached Salmon with Arugula Pesto

salmon-con-pesto-001Salmon is one of my favorite fish and I am always looking for different ways to prepare it. This recipe is very easy to make and the arugula pesto adds a great touch to the fish. This is one of those dishes that you can make very quickly for last minute entertaining. I happen to have some arugula left over from a salad I made this week so I made an arugula pesto but you can also use your favorite pesto.

Ingredients
(Serves 4)

Fish:
1 ½ pound salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1 lime, cut into thick slices
1 cup water
Salt and pepper

Arugula Pesto:
2 cups arugula
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Directions

Fish:

1. Place the water in a large saucepan, add the lime and bring to a boil. Add the salmon fillets.

2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels.

Arugula Pesto:

1. Place the arugula, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and process until a smooth paste is formed.

2. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and process for about 20 seconds.

3. To serve place the salmon in a serving plate, season with salt and pepper and spoon the pesto over the top.

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13 Responses to “Poached Salmon with Arugula Pesto”


  1. justcooknyc
    on Jun 20th, 2009
    @ 8:06 AM

    i think i’d love this


  2. nora@ffr
    on Jun 20th, 2009
    @ 2:50 PM

    Oh wow, absolutely gorgeous!


  3. Ruth
    on Jun 20th, 2009
    @ 3:24 PM

    Gorgeous recipe! so simple, like the way you used up the Arugula!


  4. rebecca subbiah
    on Jun 20th, 2009
    @ 9:54 PM

    love it, i am also looking for new salmon recipes, I so need to make pesto more!


  5. Sophie
    on Jun 22nd, 2009
    @ 5:21 AM

    What a lovely, lovely salmon dish!
    I love rocket pesto!
    yummie!


  6. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
    on Jun 22nd, 2009
    @ 7:55 AM

    Arugula pesto sounds excellent, perfect to complement the salmon!


  7. Soma
    on Jun 22nd, 2009
    @ 3:21 PM

    We do fish quite a few time a week.. the pesto u have done is cool. sounds like summer:-)


  8. Allison Lemons
    on Jun 22nd, 2009
    @ 8:28 PM

    I love Salmon with arugula, and I’m sure it’s even better with arugula pesto. Great recipe


  9. Angie's Recipes
    on Jun 22nd, 2009
    @ 10:37 PM

    I cook seafood pretty often, esp. fish…..
    Salmon served with arugula salad sounds and looks just delicious!


  10. Angie's Recipes
    on Jun 22nd, 2009
    @ 10:40 PM

    I cook seafood pretty often, esp. fish…..
    Salmon served with “arugula pesto” sounds and looks just delicious!

    p.s. Just noticed I wrote “Salad” ….


  11. HannahBanana aka Amanda
    on Jun 25th, 2009
    @ 10:13 PM

    I LOVE SALMON! This recipe sounds delicious and good for you too!
    Great site by the way, I’ll be following it!


  12. Anonymous
    on Jun 30th, 2010
    @ 4:04 PM

    I made this for lunch yesterday and my husband kissed me for a long time. It was fantastic. We loved it. I will make it again.


  13. Sandra
    on Jul 9th, 2010
    @ 12:46 PM

    My husband made this yesterday for lunch and it was another beautiful dish!!!We loved it.

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