Sauteed Salmon with Dill Lemon Pesto

  1. Pat salmon dry between paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. In a 12-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute salmon, skin side down, 3 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to moderate and cook salmon 4 minutes more.
  4. Turn salmon and saute over moderately high heat 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to moderate and cook until just cooked though, about 3 minutes more.
  6. In a food processor blend pesto with 1 tablespoon hot water, adding additional hot water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
  7. Serve pesto over salmon.

salmon fillet, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extravirgin olive oil, lemon pesto, water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sauteed-salmon-with-dill-lemon-pesto-12460 (may not work)

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