SALMON WITH PISTACHIO-BASIL OLIVE OIL
¼ Cup Pistachios, shelled
10 Large Basil leaves, fresh
4 Garlic cloves
3 Tbs Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Lime juice
6 6-oz Salmon fillets (1½" thick)
½ Cup Dry white wine
Vegetable cooking spray
Paprika, salt and pepper to taste
In food processor or blender, finely chop pistachios, 10 basil leaves and garlic. Add olive oil and 1 tsp. lime juice, process until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer olive oil mixture to small bowl. Refrigerate until well chilled.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Coat 9X13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place salmon fillets, in single layer, in baking dish. Do not overlap. Pour wine over filets, and sprinkle tops with salt, pepper and paprika. Bake 10 minutes. Spread 2 tbsp. olive oil mixture over each filet; bake until salmon is just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Serve.
Servings: 6
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