Salmon and Pesto with Rice Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 Servings

Salmon and Pesto with Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets

cut into 1 inch cubes

⅓ cup pesto

2 tablespoons butter

2 shallots

finely chopped

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

2 ½ cups fish stock

⅔ cup dry white wine

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl toss salmon fillets in pesto to coat.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt butter and saute shallots until tender. Stir in rice fish stock and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 3

Without stirring rice place salmon in the saucepan. Cover and continue cooking 25 to 30 minutes until rice is tender and salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Salmon and Pesto with Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 710.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 44.6g 89%

Carbohydrates: 44.2g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 34.9g 54%

Saturated Fat: 10.2g 51%

Cholesterol: 122.4mg 41%

Vitamin A Iu: 759.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 24.1mg 185%

Vitamin B6: 1.3mg 82%

Vitamin C: 10.2mg 17%

Folate: 171mcg 43%

Calcium: 239.4mg 24%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 80.8mg 29%

Potassium: 972.2mg 27%

Sodium: 778.4mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 86%

Calories From Fat: 314.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.