Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto Recipe
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Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto

By: Stephan Schwartz  
"This salmon is coated with a thick layer of pesto, sort of like icing on a cake. The prepared side is then placed under the broiler, and the pesto forms a browned crust. Equally good cold - the entire dish can be made a day in advance for cold service, or the leftovers served cold at lunch the next day. Goes well with rosemary and garlic roasted red potatoes and any green vegetable."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups pesto
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Directions

  1. Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place salmon in pan skin side down. Run finger over flesh to make sure all bones have been removed. Use pliers to pull out any that remain. Squeeze juice of one lemon and white wine over fish. Marinate 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat broiler.
  3. Coat the top side of the fish with thick layer of pesto. It should be between an 1/8th to a 1/4 of an inch thick, and cover the surface of the fish.
  4. Place fish under the broiler about nine inches from heat source. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes and flesh is opaque. Pesto should have formed a heavily browned crust. Remove from the oven, and set aside for a few minutes. Squeeze half of second lemon over fish. Slice remaining lemon half into thin slices. Place lemon slices on individual servings, or arrange on the whole flank if serving at the table.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 917 | Total Fat: 67.4g | Cholesterol: 164mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by ~*MARIANNE*~ 
Very nice recipe. I don't think you need that much pesto, especially if you're looking for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by DCLAWSONUW 
I made this for my boyfriend who loves pesto, and it just didn't do anything for us. Because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by GBKVERNES 
i followed the recipe, but the pesto did not form any kind of crust, and it just came out as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by TRACIR 
Elegant and easy!! Will definitely make again. Thanks Stephan MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by HOPHEAD 
An outstanding recipe, definitely worth repeating. What a wonderful mixture of flavors and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by STACY D. 
A different way to eat salmon. Definitely add the garlic roasted red potatoes, adding a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by JHILBERS 
Quick, easy and delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by roundaboutmom 
My husband and I really enjoyed this meal, and I am not a huge fish fan. My son (almost 2)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by KLJA 
I am not a fish fan but now I am! This was great and easy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by SYLVIAMOM 
Great presentation, and it tasted good. MORE

 
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