PISTACHIO-CRUSTED SALMON AND CHERRIES

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED SALMON AND CHERRIES image

Categories Fish

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 cup fresh cherries, pitted, stemmed
3/4 cup pistachios, roasted, salted, shelled, crushed
2 Tbs fresh mint, chopped
1 1/2 lb salmon fillets, skin removed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbs evoo
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup cherry preserves

Steps:

Season salmon with salt & pepper; coat both sides with pistachios, pressing with fingers to evenly coat. Preheat large nonstick sauté pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan, add salmon; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove salmon from pan. Reduce heat to low. Combine balsamic vinegar, preserves, and cherries; add to pan. Simmer and stir 5-6 minutes or until mixture has reduced by half. Return salmon to pan & cook 2-3 minutes or until salmon is 145 degrees and flakes easily. Sprinkle with mint.