Salmon with Moroccan Pesto
Ingredients
  • 1pound center-cut salmon fillet
  • 3tablespoons olive oilfor rubbing the skin of the salmon
  • 1cup tightly packed fresh parsley
  • 1/2cup tightly packed fresh cilantro or basil leaves
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oilfor the pesto
  • 3tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2tablespoons water
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 350° F degrees. Rinse the salmon and place it on a baking pan or in a glass pyrex flesh side up. Rub the flesh with a thin coat of olive oil. Place the salmon in the heated oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove promptly to avoid overcooking.
  2. While the salmon is cooking prepare the sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until well blended. Add water to adjust to the desired consistency. Check to see if it needs a bit more lemon juice.
  3. Serve the salmon with the sauce ladled on top.