Pan Seared Sockeye Salmon w/ Raw Kale & Walnut Pesto

Pan Seared Salmon With Kale Pesto – Clean & Delicious

Remember that Raw Kale and Walnut Pesto I posted earlier this week?  Well here is just one of many ways you can put it to use… simply dolloped on top of a piece of pan seared salmon.

This recipe is packed with all of those healthy omega-3′s that we need to be incorporating into our diet!

After many years of dieting-trial-and-error I have concluded that fat is not the enemy. As matter-of-fact healthy, nourishing fats like those found in wild salmon, grass fed meats, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, avocado, coconut oil and pastured butter are essential to feeling satisfied after a meal and I believe, help support weight loss and maintenance.

As my dad would say, “It’s the crap fats” that we need to steer clear of.  Highly refined, poor quality oils, hydrogenated anything, deep-fried everything, and all of those pre-packaged foods that fill up 90% of our grocery stores.

Simply put, the closer our fats are to nature, the better they are for us and the happier they will make our bodies.  Healthy nails, strong-shiny hair, nice skin??   These are just some of the things you can thank your healthy fats for!

So tell me… are you or have you ever been a fat-a-phobe?  How do you feel about fat now?  Are you all in or still a little unsure?

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Pan Seared Sockeye Salmon w/ Raw Kale & Walnut Pesto

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of Sockeye Salmon, cut into 4 filets
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lemon cut into wedges
• 4 tbsp Kale Pesto

Directions:

Combine the walnuts, garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano in a food processor and pulse repeatedly until all ingredients are coarsely chopped.

Add the kale, olive oil, water, and lemon juice and pulse again until you’ve got a nice, thick paste. If necessary, add a bit more water or olive oil to loosen it up.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, making sure to give one last mix.  Enjoy!

Makes about 1 ¼ cups

Nutritional Analysis

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Calories: 138; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1.9g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Carbohydrate: 8.9g; Dietary Fiber: 1.8; Sugars: 1.1g; Protein: 4.3g