SALMON WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

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My attempt to emulate one of my favorite dishes from Buca di Beppo. You can also serve the sauce on noodles and place the salmon on top of it.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs salmon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup basil pesto
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Season salmon if you choose and either sear in a pan, then place in oven to cook until finished or grill. Keep warm if it finishes prior to the sauce.
  • In the meantime, warm the olive oil in a saute pan until just warm and add pesto and heat on medium until it becomes more liquid.
  • Add cream and half and half and bring to a gentle boil while whisking. Continue to cook over low heat stirring frequently until thickened.
  • Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Serve salmon on a bed of the sauce.

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