Pesto Salmon And Grits Recipe
Seared Salmon, Grits, and Micro Greens
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Ingredients
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For the Pesto
For the Salmon
For the Grits
For Garnish
Method
Make the Pesto
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 2
Blend the Pesto
Pulse the mixture a few times until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the pesto is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook the Salmon
- 3
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Sear the Salmon
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
Prepare the Grits
Assemble and Serve
- 8
Plate the Dish
Spoon a generous portion of grits onto each plate, top with a seared salmon fillet, and drizzle with pesto.
- 9
Garnish
Finish with a handful of micro greens on top for added freshness before serving.
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