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salmon with fresh pesto

Fresh pesto can be delicious on a variety of different fishes but works especially well with a luscious piece of salmon fillet.  The spicy, bright flavor of pesto complements the subtle, meat-like flavor of salmon.

If you cannot be bothered with making your own pesto, the dish works just as well with a good quality store-bought version of pesto.

Serve with a bowl of basic rice and some fresh green beans or broccoli with roasted tomatoes, and you have a perfectly balanced meal.

salmon with fresh pesto

Fresh pesto can be delicious on a variety of different fishes but works especially well with a luscious piece of salmon fillet.  The spicy, bright flavor of pesto complements the subtle, meat-like flavor of salmon.

If you cannot be bothered with making your own pesto, the dish works just as well with a good quality store-bought version of pesto.

Serve with a bowl of basic rice and some fresh green beans or broccoli with roasted tomatoes, and you have a perfectly balanced meal.

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Ingredients

Recipe serves: 6
salmon
2 pounds salmon fillets
salt, to sprinkle over each piece
pesto
3 cups fresh basil leaves, soft stalks included
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup pine nuts
garnish
8 wedges of lemon
few basil leaves
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salmon with fresh pesto
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  • time
    30 minutes
  • serves
    6
  • skill level
    Easy

Ingredients

  • salmon

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets
  • salt, to sprinkle over each piece

  • pesto

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves, soft stalks included
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

  • garnish

  • 8 wedges of lemon
  • few basil leaves

Directions

1
Done

Preheat over to 350F (175C).
2
Done

Rinse off salmon filets with water, and lightly salt on both sides.
3
Done

In a baking pan, place the salmon pieces and add about 2 tablespoons of pesto on top of each filet.
4
Done

Spread pesto to coat well on each piece.
5
Done

Place in oven for 20 minutes until interior cooked, though I like it slightly "rare." The temperature should be at least 145F (63C).

6
Done

Serve immediately with a slice of fresh lemon and a basil leaf.

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