1. Combine basil, parsley, apple, almonds and lemon zest/juice in food processor for 10 seconds. Add olive oil and process for 10 seconds longer. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add salmon. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and flaky. Once cooked through, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
3. Transfer salmon to serving plates and top with pesto.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Apple Almond Pesto
Serves 4
All you need:
Pesto
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 small honeycrisp apple, cored and chopped
1/3 cup roasted salted marcona almonds
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (4-6 oz.) salmon filets, skin removed
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
All you do:
1. Combine basil, parsley, apple, almonds and lemon zest/juice in food processor for 10 seconds. Add olive oil and process for 10 seconds longer. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add salmon. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and flaky. Once cooked through, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
3. Transfer salmon to serving plates and top with pesto.