Ingredients
1 cup of fresh cherries
3/4 cup roasted, salted pistachios, finely crushed
2 tablespoons fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 lb salmon fillets, skinless
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup cherry preserves
Directions
Prep - Remove cherry stems and pits. Chop Pistachios, place in shallow dish. Chop mint leaves.
1. Season Salmon with salt & pepper, coat both sides with pistachios, pressing with finger tips to coat evenly(wash hands) . Preheat large nonstick saute' pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add salmon, cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly brown. Remove salmon from pan.
2. Reduce heat to low. Combine balsamic vinegar, preserves, and cherries add to pan. Simmer and stir 5-6 minutes or until mixture has reduced by about one-half.
3. Return salmon to pan and cook 2-3 minutes or until salmon is 145*F and flashes easily. sprinkle with mint and serve.
