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Salmone in Crosta di Pistacchio con Salsa allo Yogurt e Contorno di Puntarelle alla Romana

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Paolo Ambrosi

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Pesto & Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Cultural Context

Pesto, originating from the Liguria region of Italy, is a vibrant sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and cheese. The combination of pesto with salmon creates a delightful dish that showcases the rich flavors of the sea and the freshness of the herbs. This dish is a modern Italian favorite, often enjoyed for its simplicity and elegance, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
salmone
pistacchi
yogurt
puntarelle

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier whole grain option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Prepare the salmon by coating it with crushed pistachios to create a crust.

2

Bake the salmon until cooked through and the pistachios are golden.

3

Prepare the yogurt sauce to serve alongside the salmon.

4

Clean and prepare the puntarelle for the side salad.

5

Dress the puntarelle with a typical emulsified dressing.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishtree-nutsmilkwheat

Also Known As

Salmon with Pesto CrustPistachio Crusted Salmon
Local Name: Salmone con crosta di pesto e pistacchi

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