Salmon with Red Pepper Pesto

Ingredients

• 7  blanched almonds and whole
• 1  garlic clove 
• 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt divided
• 1 teaspoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
• 0.3 cup roasted peppers red rinsed drained chopped
• 24 ounce salmon fillet wild fresh (such as Alaskan)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• blender
• grill pan

Directions

1. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle fish evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange fish in pan; cook for 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
3. While the fish cooks, combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, bell peppers, and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.
4. Serve pesto over fish.
5. Sustainable Choice: Look for salmon that's labeled "wild Alaskan," and you can be sure that you're getting a sustainable option.