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.
I had very high hopes for this recipe because it sounded SO good and I followed it to a "T". I think this recipe should just be listed with the pesto on it's own. I think I would've liked the pesto better on another type of protein. Perhaps a seared beef on some orrechiette pasta. Really you could use the Pesto on anything. I would make a couple changes to it though. Unfortunately I couldn't find macadamia oil and I wish I had because I think it really is essential to this recipe. There was something about the raw taste of the garlic that I didn't enjoy (and I LOVE garlic)...next time maybe I would use garlic powder or roasted garlic. But overall Thanks for the recipe...it really was an amazing combination of flavors...so many flavors!
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The salmon tasted divine - yumm!! The pesto was over-powered by the lemon juice & zest so going to try it with only a squeeze of lemon juice next time.
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I had very high hopes for this recipe because it sounded SO good and I followed it to a "T". I think this recipe should just be listed with the pesto on it's own. I think I would've liked the pesto better on another type of protein. Perhaps a seared beef on some orrechiette pasta. Really you could use the Pesto on anything. I would make a couple changes to it though. Unfortunately I couldn't find macadamia oil and I wish I had because I think it really is essential to this recipe. There was something about the raw taste of the garlic that I didn't enjoy (and I LOVE garlic)...next time maybe I would use garlic powder or roasted garlic. But overall Thanks for the recipe...it really was an amazing combination of flavors...so many flavors!
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I was hesitant about making a pesto that was not the traditional basil/parmesan pesto - but WOW this pesto was incredibly refreshing and delightful. I wanted the salmon to have more flavour so I added a pinch of black pepper thyme garlic powder and oregano before searing it. I used grapeseed oil instead of olive oil to sear the salmon and scallops b/c it has a higher smoke rate. I really enjoyed this recipe!!! I found that using a microplane grater w/ the ginger was extremely beneficial.
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Used the pesto on salmon. Skipped the ginger and poached the garlic to cut the sharpness. Delicious! Would be great on many proteins or pasta.
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This salmon was flaky and flavorful. I seasoned with salt pepper and garlic powder. I couldn't get the large scallops so I used a bag of frozen mini scallops (thawed) instead. I just sauteed them in one of the pans with a little salt and garlic powder. Unfortunately I used up ingredients making the pesto because my family didn't like it at all but I think it was worth the try.
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The salmon tasted divine - yumm!! The pesto was over-powered by the lemon juice & zest so going to try it with only a squeeze of lemon juice next time.
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Pan Seared Salmon and Scallops with Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto
Servings Per Recipe: 8 Calories: 530.3
% Daily Value *
protein:
39.4g
79 %
carbohydrates:
5.4g
2 %
dietary fiber:
1.7g
7 %
sugars:
0.6g
fat:
39.4g
61 %
saturated fat:
6.6g
33 %
cholesterol:
90.2mg
30 %
vitamin a iu:
646.2IU
13 %
niacin equivalents:
16.6mg
128 %
vitamin b6:
0.8mg
51 %
vitamin c:
15.5mg
26 %
folate:
26.7mcg
7 %
calcium:
96.1mg
10 %
iron:
2.2mg
12 %
magnesium:
59.7mg
21 %
potassium:
799.3mg
22 %
sodium:
267.4mg
11 %
thiamin:
0.2mg
22 %
calories from fat:
354.3
*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.
I had very high hopes for this recipe because it sounded SO good and I followed it to a "T". I think this recipe should just be listed with the pesto on it's own. I think I would've liked the pesto better on another type of protein. Perhaps a seared beef on some orrechiette pasta. Really you could use the Pesto on anything. I would make a couple changes to it though. Unfortunately I couldn't find macadamia oil and I wish I had because I think it really is essential to this recipe. There was something about the raw taste of the garlic that I didn't enjoy (and I LOVE garlic)...next time maybe I would use garlic powder or roasted garlic. But overall Thanks for the recipe...it really was an amazing combination of flavors...so many flavors!
I was hesitant about making a pesto that was not the traditional basil/parmesan pesto - but WOW this pesto was incredibly refreshing and delightful. I wanted the salmon to have more flavour so I added a pinch of black pepper thyme garlic powder and oregano before searing it. I used grapeseed oil instead of olive oil to sear the salmon and scallops b/c it has a higher smoke rate. I really enjoyed this recipe!!! I found that using a microplane grater w/ the ginger was extremely beneficial.
This salmon was flaky and flavorful. I seasoned with salt pepper and garlic powder. I couldn't get the large scallops so I used a bag of frozen mini scallops (thawed) instead. I just sauteed them in one of the pans with a little salt and garlic powder. Unfortunately I used up ingredients making the pesto because my family didn't like it at all but I think it was worth the try.
The salmon tasted divine - yumm!! The pesto was over-powered by the lemon juice & zest so going to try it with only a squeeze of lemon juice next time.
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Pan Seared Salmon and Scallops with Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto
