Name: Salmon with Pistachio Basil Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pistachios; 10 -15 basil leaves; 3 -4 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

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I don't remember where I got this recipe but it is totally sinful! We eat ALOT of salmon and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This is really different and has a very rich taste. It would be an appropriate dish for a special night or dinner party but is easy enough for a work night.

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ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup pistachios
10 -15 basil leaves
3 -4 cloves garlic
¹⁄₂ cup butter
1 teaspoon lime juice
¹⁄₂ cup white wine
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

directions

In food processor, combine butter, pistachios, garlic, basil and lime juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 400.
Place salmon in buttered baking dish and cover with wine.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bake till opaque--about 10 minutes Place 2-3 tablespoons of butter mixture on each piece of salmon.
Continue baking until done in center-about 5 more minutes or more (depending on thickness of your salmon).
Garnish with additional basil leaves.
Serve with rice or angel hair pasta.

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"I don't remember where I got this recipe but it is totally sinful! We eat ALOT of salmon and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This is really different and has a very rich taste. It would be an appropriate dish for a special night or dinner party but is easy enough for a work night."

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question by Snowflake04

4/13/2021

My husband loves to grill. I love this recipe and would like to make it. Is there any thoughts on how to incorporate the recipe so he can grill and I can enjoy the buttery sauce. Thank you
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review by emcquaid

10/5/2015

Added a small amount more lime juice (helped with the food processing) and used pine nuts instead of pistachios (that's all I had in the house). I got rave reviews from the family. My daughter couldn't stop shoving salmon in her face! She wanted more and more and nothing else for dinner! Thanks for a great recipe!
review by rosslare

1/11/2014

Great! I halved the butter amount as some other reviewers have, as well.