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Pan Seared Salmon and Scallops with Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto

Name: Pan Seared Salmon and Scallops with Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsalted macadamia nut pieces; 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 0.5 cup chopped green onions; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 0.75 cup macadamia nut oil, or more as needed; Kosher salt to taste; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 8 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin; 16 large (U-10) scallops, tendon removed; kosher salt to taste

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Try to get wild Alaskan king salmon if it's in season. But any salmon will do, just make sure it's fresh. However, if there are no good quality scallops available, just omit them.

Recipe by Ryan Nomura

Published on March 21, 2018

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

½ cup unsalted macadamia nut pieces
1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¾ cup macadamia nut oil, or more as needed
Kosher salt to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin
16 large (U-10) scallops, tendon removed
kosher salt to taste

Directions

Prepare macadamia-cilantro pesto by placing macadamia nuts, cilantro, green onion, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and macadamia nut oil into the bowl of a blender. Puree until smooth, adding more oil if needed; season to taste with kosher salt.
Heat two very large skillets over medium-high heat with two tablespoons of oil each until smoking. Season the salmon and scallops to taste with kosher salt. Sear salmon fillets, meat-side down, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Flip over, and cook on the skin-side 5 minutes to desired doneness. Place seared salmon onto serving plates, then sear the scallops until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
To serve, spoon some of the macadamia-cilantro pesto over the salmon, and garnish with two seared scallop pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

530	Calories
39g	Fat
5g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	51%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 267mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 39g
Vitamin C 16mg	78%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 799mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.