Categories: Fish- salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon filets ( 1-inch thick and 6 oz. each)
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped pistachios-enough to cover surface of the fish
• For the sauce:
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3/4 cup half-and-half OR heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place filets in a greased baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread with mayonnaise and sprinkle with pistachios.
3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook and stir shallot in oil over medium-high heat until tender.
5. Add cream, lemon zest, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
6. Spoon sauce over salmon and serve immediately.

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