Grilled Salmon with Cilantro-Pecan Pesto
At La Biznaga, Fernando López Velarde creates untraditional dishes that nod to local flavors. Here, for instance, he grills salmon until the fish is crackling-crisp, then tops it with a wonderfully bright pesto he makes with cilantro—a staple of Mexican cuisine—in place of the usual basil. More Salmon Recipes
October 2009
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© Maura McEvoy
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Make Ahead
The cilantro pesto can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Suggested Pairing
The nutty, herbal pesto makes salmon, already a red-wine-friendly fish, even more suited to a fragrant, light-bodied red like Pinot Noir. Pour one from Oregon's Willamette Valley.