Pesto Crusted Roast Salmon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2-2 cups basil leaves, stemmed and chopped
1 cup white breadcrumb
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup crisp bacon bits
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)
8 (7 oz) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

To make the crust: Combine all ingredients except the olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor.
With the processor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
To prepare the salmon: Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Spread the pesto crust 1/8-inch thick on the salmon fillets.
In a dry nonstick ovenproof sauté pan or skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil and sear the salmon, crust-side down.
Turn the fillets over and place in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until cooked through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.71 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.09g	31%
Cholesterol	18.81mg	6%
Sodium	179.88mg	7%
Potassium	187.02mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.08g	2%
Sugars	1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	3%
Protein	10.39g	21%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	93.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	238.51 Kcal (999 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.26g	31%
Cholesterol	18.04mg	6%
Sodium	172.5mg	7%
Potassium	179.34mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.79g	2%
Sugars	0.96g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	3%
Protein	9.97g	21%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	89.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.5

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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