How To make Roasted Salmon with Cilantro Pesto Vinaigrette
How To make Roasted Salmon with Cilantro Pesto Vinaigrette
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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 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