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Pan Seared Salmon and Scallops with Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto
Photo: Caroline Attwood

Pan Seared Salmon and Scallops with Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto

12 ingredients 25 min + 15 min 8 servings openrecipes
Pan Seared Salmon and Scallops with Macadamia-Cilantro Pesto

"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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

489
Calories
46g
Protein
27g
Fat
16g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Salmon 100g cooked 208
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Macadamia Nut not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nut pieces
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3/4 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

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