For a Yule That's Cool! Seared Salmon with Pepito Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- Seared Salmon with Cilantro-Pepita Pesto serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe Adapted from Bon Apetit
- 3 t vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 c pepita seeds, raw, plus more as garnish
- 1/2 c cilantro
- 1 t coriander seeds
- 1 pn cumin seeds
- 1 clv garlic, peeled & minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 pn each kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 (six-ounce) salmon fillets with skin
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 189g | |
| Calories 442 | |
| Calories from Fat 321 | 73% |
| Total Fat 37.62g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 5.48g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium 606mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 23.35g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 21% |
| Sugars 2.51g | 2% |
| Protein 13.95g | 22% |
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