Roasted Salmon With Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette

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Roasted Salmon With Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette

Recipe By : http://www.lhj.com
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafoods Ladies Home Journal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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***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 400øF.

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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