Baked Pesto Salmon
Serves: 3-4
Total: 35M
Prep: 15M
Cook: 20M
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Recipe Preparation
Pesto:
- 1/3 cup Walnuts
- Juice from 1 Lemon
- 2 cloves grated Garlic
- 2 cups Basil
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Pinch of Salt
Salmon:
- 1 lb. Wild Sockeye Salmon
- 4 cloves Garlic, grated
- Juice from 1/2 Lemon
- 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- ½ tsp. Salt and Pepper
- Slices of Lemon
Step Description
1
To prepare the pesto, add the walnuts, lemon juice, garlic and half of the basil to a food processor. Pulse the mixture a few times until a chunky mixture forms.
2
Remove the top of the food processor and add the remaining basil. Cover the food processor and pulse again.
3
While pulsing, pour in the olive oil. Once a pesto has formed, remove the lid and add salt to taste.
4
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
5
In a small bowl, combine the grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the salmon.
6
Place the salmon on a parchment covered sheet pan and top with a few slices of lemon.
7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit with your ThermoPro TP18S Instant-Reada Meat Thermometer. The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your salmon as well as how well done you prefer your salmon to be.
8
Top with the pesto and fresh basil and enjoy.
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