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Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato and Pistachio Pesto

2023-10-27 - Written by: Anya Petrova

Salmon Sweet potato Pesto Mediterranean Healthy Dinner

Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato and Pistachio Pesto

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring succulent salmon fillets paired with roasted sweet potatoes and a zesty pistachio pesto.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 large Sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup Pistachios, shelled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • Salt and Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. While the sweet potatoes roast, make the pistachio pesto. Combine pistachios, basil leaves, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. To serve, top the roasted sweet potatoes with the pistachio pesto and arrange the baked salmon fillets on top. Enjoy!