Recipe

Pesto-Style Herb Baked Salmon

Name: Pesto-Style Herb Baked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons blanched almonds; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons grated hard cheese; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Fillets topped with a quick basil and almond herb paste that bakes into a fragrant green crust.

Servings: 4
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 14 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 14 min
Total: 29 min

Ingredients

Method

Heat the oven to 200 C (400 F) and line a tray with parchment.
Blend or chop the basil, almonds, garlic, cheese, oil, zest and salt into a coarse paste.
Dry the fillets and place them on the tray.
Press a layer of the paste onto each fillet.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon and any remaining paste on the side.

Tips

Contains nuts and dairy, so check for allergies. Use a nut-free seed such as sunflower seeds if needed. Check the thickest part: the flesh should be opaque and flake easily with a fork, and you should follow your food-safety agency guidance on safe internal temperature.

Storage

Cool promptly, then refrigerate in a sealed container and eat within the period recommended by your local food-safety agency. Reheat gently until steaming hot, or serve cold in salads and sandwiches.

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