The undisputed protagonist of today’s recipe is salmon and, in our recipe, we will enhance it with delicious pistachio cream and a crunchy and tasty breading.
A good recipe to taste and a beautiful dish to see.
First of all, let’s find out more about pistachios and their health benefits.
Pistachio
The pistachio is the fruit of a very long-lived tree (about 300 years) that can reach a height of 11-12 meters.
Pistachios are one of the most vitamin B6-rich foods, important for different body functions, including the regulation of blood sugar and the formation of haemoglobin, a molecule that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
Pistachios are also rich in potassium, protein, fibre and antioxidants.
Antioxidants are vital to our health. They prevent cell damage and play a key role in reducing the risk of numerous diseases.
Pistachios contain more antioxidants than most other nuts and seeds: only nuts, especially pecans, contain more. Pistachios however have the highest content of lutein and zeaxanthin, both antioxidants very important for eye health.
It is interesting to note that the antioxidants contained in pistachios are very bioavailable in the stomach. Therefore, they are more likely to be absorbed during digestion.
From a protein point of view, pistachios are second only to almonds, as regards - in fact - the protein content. They also have a higher ratio of essential amino acids than any other nuts. These amino acids are considered essential because the body cannot produce them, so it is necessary to introduce them to the diet.
Pistachios are rich in fibers that are also good for intestinal bacteria. In fact, eating pistachios can increase the number of bacteria that produce short-chain beneficial fatty acids such as butyrate.
Their health effects may include benefits for weight loss, lowering cholesterol and blood sugar and improving the health of the intestine, eyes and blood vessels.
In addition, they are delicious, versatile and fun to eat. For most people, including pistachios in the diet is a great way to improve overall health.
Pistachio Cream is a cream made exclusively through pistachios of excellent quality and without the addition of other ingredients. Thanks to this delicious pistachio cream we will prepare a grilled salmon, crispy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 500 gr salmon
- 50 gr bread
- q.b. oregano
- q.b. rosemary
- q.b. thyme
- q.b. white pepper
- q.b. mint
- q.b. shallot
- q.b. grated lemon peel
- q.b. salt
- 25 g extra virgin olive oil
- 4-5 capers
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon bbq sauce
Proceeding
- In a mixer, chop the bread, together with all the spices, the lemon zest, the shallot and the oil.In this way you will get the breading for salmon.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, mustard and bbq sauce.
- Brush the sauce over the whole surface of the salmon.
- Sprinkle the salmon with the breading, capers, a little shallot cut finely and finally pour the pistachio cream.
- Bake the salmon in a ventilated oven at 180 degrees for twenty minutes.
- Serve the salmon while it is still hot. Keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Conclusions
Pistachios and salmon, besides being extraordinarily good, are also healthy sources of nutrients that can bring many benefits when introduced into the diet. The recipe of grilled salmon and pistachio cream well exemplifies this combination of goodness and health and is an example of how to use pistachio cream in a savoury recipe.
