PESTO SALMON

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A heart-healthy dish full of omega-3s and topped with fresh, homemade pesto. Even non-fish lovers will want seconds of this Pesto Salmon.

Provided by Steph

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 cup pine nuts
4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a food processor or blender, mix together basil, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and pine nuts until it makes a smooth paste.
Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Spread pesto on each fillet, then sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1090 kcal, Fat 92 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 929 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 45 mg