***CILANTRO-PESTO VINAIGRETTE*** 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon pine nuts or slivered almonds
1 garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon salt
***SALMON*** 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 salmon fillets — (6 oz. each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1. Heat oven to 400?F.
2. Make Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in blender. Pulse until finely chopped, then puree, scraping frequently until smooth. Set aside .
3. Make salmon: Sprinkle salt and pepper on salmon. Heat oil in 12-inch ovenp roof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin side up 3 to 4 m inutes until golden. Place in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes until salmon is co oked through.
4. Let stand 15 minutes; cover and refrigerate. At serving time, drizzle with vinaigrette.
This simple yet sophisticated entr?e pairs moist roast salmon with a delicate bl end of cilantro, nuts and garlic.
Total prep time: 30 minutes Degree of difficulty: easy
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