Pistachio-Crusted Salmon And Cherries

• 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted, stemmed
• 3/4 cup pistachios, roasted, salted, shelled, crushed
• 2 Tbs fresh mint, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb salmon fillets, skin removed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbs evoo
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup cherry preserves

1. Season salmon with salt & pepper; coat both sides with pistachios, pressing with fingers to evenly coat. Preheat large nonstick saute pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan, add salmon; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove salmon from pan.
2. Reduce heat to low. Combine balsamic vinegar, preserves, and cherries; add to pan. Simmer and stir 5-6 minutes or until mixture has reduced by half.
3. Return salmon to pan & cook 2-3 minutes or until salmon is 145 degrees and flakes easily. Sprinkle with mint.

fresh cherries, pistachios, mint, salmon, salt, black pepper, evoo, balsamic vinegar, cherry preserves

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pistachio-crusted-salmon-and-cherries-52436021 (may not work)