Basil Salmon

Basil Salmon
The recipe Basil Salmon can be made in approximately 40 minutes. This recipe serves 4. This main course has 346 calories, 35g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up salt, basil leaves, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

1
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.
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2
Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
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3
Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over fillets. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pesto for another use.)
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4
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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5
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score97
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