Salmon With Pesto Sauce

from Family Circle

Salmon With Pesto Sauce
Servings: 4 Prep 10 mins Cook 5 mins to 8 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon steaks (8 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced
  • Basil sprigs

Make It

1. Heat broiler. Coat broiler-pan rack with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Sprinkle salmon with salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place on broiler-pan rack.

3. Broil 5 inches from heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.

4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine Pesto, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

5. Arrange salmon on platter. Drizzle sauce over. Top with tomato and basil. Makes 4 servings.

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