Goin' Coastal: Basil Pesto Salmon with Rice Pilaf Basil Pesto Recipe 3 cups fresh basil 1/2 cup fresh oregano 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Basil Pesto Procedure-Blend all ingredients until desired consistency. Pecan Rice Pilaf Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup diced white or yellow onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 2 dried bay leaves 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans 2 cups rice (any blend of white, brown, whole grain) 3 1/2 cups chicken broth Pecan Rice Pilaf Procedure-In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add oil, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, salt and thyme, and saut for about 5 minutes. -Add the pecans and saut for another 5 minutes until the onion is translucent, and the pecans begin to toast.-Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, and bring it to a simmer. -Reduce the heat to low, and continue cooking until the rice is done (approximately 10-15 minutes).Salmon Ingredients Prepared pesto recipe 4 salmon filets Panko bread crumbs Salmon Procedure-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. -Place salmon in a pan, and top with as much pesto as you desire. -Sprinkle bread crumbs across the top. -Bake until salmon is done (6-7 minutes for each -inch thickness of salmon).
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