Pan Seared Salmon And Scallops With Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto
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Recipe Summary Pan Seared Salmon And Scallops With Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto
Try to get wild Alaskan king salmon if it's in season. But any salmon will do, just make sure it's fresh. However, if there are no good quality scallops available, just omit them.Ingredients | Wild Alaskan Salmon Canned½ cup unsalted macadamia nut pieces1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves½ cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger1 tablespoon minced garlic1 lemon, zested and juiced¾ cup macadamia nut oil, or more as neededKosher salt to taste4 tablespoons olive oil8 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin16 large (U-10) scallops, tendon removedkosher salt to tasteDirectionsPrepare macadamia-cilantro pesto by placing macadamia nuts, cilantro, green onion, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and macadamia nut oil into the bowl of a blender. Puree until smooth, adding more oil if needed; season to taste with kosher salt.Heat two very large skillets over medium-high heat with two tablespoons of oil each until smoking. Season the salmon and scallops to taste with kosher salt. Sear salmon fillets, meat-side down, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Flip over, and cook on the skin-side 5 minutes to desired doneness. Place seared salmon onto serving plates, then sear the scallops until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.To serve, spoon some of the macadamia-cilantro pesto over the salmon, and garnish with two seared scallop pieces.Info | Wild Alaskan Salmon Cannedprep:
25 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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