Best Basil Caesar Salmon Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

EASY BAKED CAESAR SALMON



Easy Baked Caesar Salmon image

Bread these fillets in the morning, refrigerate and pop them in the oven after work; serve with some rice/pasta and a veggie and you will have dinner on the table in half an hour! An easy weeknight seafood dinner for the busy cook....a salmon fillet baked in an herbed caesar style breading. I'm always looking for different ways to prepare salmon and this is one of our favorites. This recipe is courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets
1/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing
1 cup caesar-flavor croutons, crushed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
  • Place the salmon in a greased 13x9 baking dish and spoon the creamy caesar dressing over the fillets and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Combine the crushed croutons, cheese and basil in a ziplock baggie, shake until mixed well and sprinkle this mixture over the fillets, pressing gently into the dressing/fillets.
  • Drizzle with oil and bake ucovered for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

BASIL SALMON



Basil Salmon image

Homemade pesto adds instant flair to these tasty salmon fillets. While they bake in the oven, you can assemble the simple green salad.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For pesto, combine the basil, oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, salt and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. , Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over fillets. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pesto for another use.) , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

LEMON SALMON WITH BASIL



Lemon Salmon with Basil image

At our house we opt for healthy foods, and this lemony salmon with basil is a knockout in the good-for-you category. We have it with asparagus or zucchini. -Shanna Belz, Prineville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
2 medium lemons, thinly sliced
Additional fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons basil; top with lemon slices., Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. If desired, top with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON BASIL SALMON



Lemon Basil Salmon image

It was my husband, Steve, who came up with this easy, foil-packet recipe for flaky, fork-tender Lemon Basil Salmon. We eat a lot of salmon and Steve likes trying out different herbs and spices on our food. This recipe's a winner! -Marianne Bauman, Modesto, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. Place each fillet, skin side down, on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Mix melted butter, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; spoon over salmon. Fold foil around fish, sealing tightly., Cook on campfire or in covered grill until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Related Topics