Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 6oz Salmon Filets
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
Sauce
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tsp grated lemon peel
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Place salmon 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 half and half and lemon peel, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with salmon.