Salmon and Herb Pesto

Email Recipe | Print Posted: January 22, 2012

Contributor: Ashley East, Dinner at Home

Makes 4 serving(s)

4, 4 oz. salmon fillets

1/4 t. kosher salt

1 small clove garlic, minced

1 T toasted pine nuts

1 T parmesan

¾ cup packed basil leaves

¼ cup parsley leaves

1/8 cup tarragon leaves

2 T plus 2 t extra virgin olive oil

1 t fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprinkle with salt. Bake about 12 minutes. Alternatively, grill the salmon on high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
Meanwhile make pesto. In food processor, grind nuts, garlic and parmesan. Add herbs and lemon juice. While processing drizzle in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
As soon as salmon is out of the oven, place fillets on plates, spoon herb pesto over the top of each fillet.

Calories: 269
Total fat: 18g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 52mg
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 74mg

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