Salmon 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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justcooknyc
on Jun 20th, 2009
@ 8:06 AM:
i think i’d love this
nora@ffr
on Jun 20th, 2009
@ 2:50 PM:
Oh wow, absolutely gorgeous!
Ruth
on Jun 20th, 2009
@ 3:24 PM:
Gorgeous recipe! so simple, like the way you used up the Arugula!
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!
Sophie
on Jun 22nd, 2009
@ 5:21 AM:
What a lovely, lovely salmon dish!
I love rocket pesto!
yummie!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Jun 22nd, 2009
@ 7:55 AM:
Arugula pesto sounds excellent, perfect to complement the salmon!
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:-)
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
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!
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” ….
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!
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.
Sandra
on Jul 9th, 2010
@ 12:46 PM:
My husband made this yesterday for lunch and it was another beautiful dish!!!We loved it.