Walnut Salsa Verde Over Crispy Salmon
Description
Salsa verde is an easy to make sauce that takes a very simple dish and makes it fantastic. WATCH: Learn how to make this dish with this step-by-step video from Joanne!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup California walnuts
- 3/4 cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons capers, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 pieces of salmon fillet, skin removed, about 2 pounds
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 lemon wedges as a garnish
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the walnut halves on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant and lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool. Place the walnuts on a cutting board and coarsely chop.
- In a bowl, stir together the parsley, chives, thyme, oregano, capers, garlic and 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. Add the walnuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick pan. Add the salmon in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crisp on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the salmon carefully, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook until golden brown and crisp on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In the meantime, add the lemon juice to the salsa verde. To serve, place 1 salmon fillet on each plate and top with the salsa verde. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 444 cal
- Total Fat: 38 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
- Sodium: 533 mg
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g