Salmon with Pistachio-Basil Butter Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup shelled pistachios (about 1 oz)
10 large fresh basil leaves or 1/4 cup parsley
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 tsp lime juice
6 6- oz 1 1/2-inch- thick salmon fillets
1/2 cup dry white wine
additional fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions:

Process pistachios, 10 basil leaves and garlic cloves in processor until finely chopped. Add 1/2 cup butter and 1 teaspoon lime juice and process until incorporated into mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer butter mixture to small bowl. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Pistachio butter can be prepared up to 4 days ahead.)
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 9x13-inch baking dish. Place salmon fillets in dish in single layer. Pour white wine over. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Bake salmon until almost opaque on top, about 10 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons pistachio butter atop each salmon piece. Continue baking until salmon fillets are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Transfer salmon to plates. Garnish with basil if desired and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	329.47 Kcal (1379 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.75g	26%
Cholesterol	98.45mg	33%
Sodium	129.71mg	5%
Potassium	696.85mg	15%
Total Carbs	2.29g	1%
Sugars	0.63g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	2%
Protein	36.88g	74%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	24.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.56 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat	73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.11g	26%
Cholesterol	47.68mg	33%
Sodium	62.82mg	5%
Potassium	337.49mg	15%
Total Carbs	1.11g	1%
Sugars	0.3g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	2%
Protein	17.86g	74%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	11.7mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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