PESTO CRUSTED SALMON

PESTO SALMON add it to your pasta for an epic win.

Envision shredding this salmon and mixing it into a big bowl of pasta—oh, I can absolutely see it for a summer picnic! Me, I placed it over a salad and I have to tell you, it was incredible there too. It is such an easy salmon recipe that can be paired so easily for a weeknight dinner or for any time you host guests. It’s a crowd-pleasing no-brainer.

Other Crusted Salmon Recipes That I Love

Black Garlic And Dill Crusted Salmon

Dill And Walnut Crusted Salmon

Basil And Mint Crusted Salmon

Pretzel Crusted Salmon

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PESTO CRUSTED SALMON

Yield: 4

Author: Michelle Williams

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 19 MinTotal time: 34 Min

Ingredients

FOR THE SALMON

• Salmon (1 pound, skin removed, washed, fully dried, cut into 4 filets)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Pepper (1/4 teaspoon)

FOR THE PESTO

• Fresh Basil (3 ounces, stems removed)
• Fresh Garlic (2 large cloves)
• Parmesan Block (2.5 ounces, cut into cubes)
• Walnut Halves (1/2 cup)
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup, or more to your liking if you want to make it even looser)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

KITCHEN TOOLS

• Food Processor OR Blender
• Cutting Board
• Filet Knife
• Large Baking Sheet
• Silicone Mat Or Parchment Paper
• Meat Thermometer

Instructions

TO MAKE YOUR PESTO

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In your food processor, combine your basil, garlic, walnuts, parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend till you have a thick pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TO MAKE YOUR SALMON

1. Season your salmon with salt and pepper. Pat it on using the palm of your hand.
2. Divide your pesto mixture evenly over your salmon filets. Spread it evenly over the top of your salmon using either a rubber spatula or your fingertips. You should have an even layer of pesto covering the top of each salmon filet.
3. Bake until your salmon has an internal temperature of 135º—about 19 minutes.

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