Given my new-found obsession with pesto, and my long–time love affair with salmon, this recipe was was a no brainer. Can be on the table in under 15 minutes, to boot. Delicious.
Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Serves 4
Inspired by Our Life in Food
Here’s what I used:
- 4 salmon fillets
- Extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup half and half (or milk)
- 3 tablespoons pesto (basil pesto from TJ’s)
- 1/4 lemon
Here’s what I did:
- Heat a grill pan or a saute pan over medium high heat. Brush the fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, melt together the cream cheese and half and half in a small sauce pan, whisking until smooth. Stir in the pesto and remove from heat.
- Squirt the salmon with a little lemon juice and serve with the pesto sauce.
Just the Tip 
So glad that you tried this and liked it! And ooooh, I need to try that baked pesto chicken recipe that you have below! It looks fabulous. I too am obsessed with pesto, especially in the summer time. I can’t get enough!
The fish was so good! I stumbled on to your blog last week and printed a TON of recipes. Thanks!
(making the pimiento burgers this weekend…yum)
I’m obsessed with salmon lately, so this is a must try. Thanks!