Wild Alaskan Salmon with Pesto Green Beans

Wild Alaskan Salmon with Pesto Green Beans
Wild Alaskan Salmon with Pesto Green Beans

Wild Alaskan Salmon with Pesto Green Beans

Wild Alaskan salmon is easier to find fresh in summer so enjoy it with your favorite produce such as the green beans in this recipe. We boost the flavor and nutritional content with fresh herb pesto.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Green Beans
  • 1 pound wild Alaskan salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
Basil Pesto
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cups fresh basil, packed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Method
 

For the Salmon and Green Beans
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rub the salmon with avocado oil and season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until firm, opaque, and cooked through.
  3. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add the green beans, cover, and steam for 5 to 7 minutes (until tender/crisp). Move to a medium bowl and set aside. 
For the Pesto
  1. Add the pine nuts, basil, garlic, salt, and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until smooth and combined.
  2. Pour half of the pesto over the green beans, and toss until evenly coated. Serve the salmon with the green beans and extra pesto on the side. 

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