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A black plate with salmon in mole verde sauce with peas, cilantro rice, sliced heirloom tomatoes with black flatware.

Mexican Salmon in Pipián Sauce

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Salmon cooked in a creamy, zesty green sauce made with salsa verde, sesame tahini, and English peas. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice to sop up the delicious, creamy sauce!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 386 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces salmon - see Ingredients in post
  • 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup good quality salsa verde - see Ingredients in post
  • 2 tablespoons tahini - see Ingredients in post
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas - see Tips in post
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper - to taste
  • toasted sesame seeds - chopped cilantro, chopped scallion to garnish

Instructions

  • Purée the salsa verde - Process/blend salsa verde until very smooth. Set aside.
  • Cook the salmon - In a hot skillet with about half of the oil, sear the salmon portions, reduce heat, and cook through. Don't overcook! Time varies according to thickness. Set salmon portions aside.
  • Make the pipián verde - Add remaining oil to the pan over medium-high heat, then add garlic and cumin. Stir 1 minute, then pour in the puréed salsa verde. Stir until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Whisk in the tahini and broth. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer another 10 minutes. Add the frozen peas the last 5 minutes. Note: If using fresh, you may want to boil or steam for 3-4 minutes prior to adding to the sauce.
  • Finish the dish - When the sauce is done, add the salmon portions back into the sauce, and spoon some of the fish. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, scallions as desired.

Notes

Fish cooking times vary according to thickness. For more on pan searing salmon, see Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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