PISTACHIO-CRUSTED SALMON WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce image

Nutty pistachios add color and crunch when sprinkled on salmon. The cream sauce gives the dish a lemony smooth finish. -Ann Baker, Texarkana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
SAUCE:
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place fillets on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread with mayonnaise and sprinkle with pistachios., Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook and stir shallot in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Add cream, lemon zest, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 59g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.