Pesto Crusted Salmon Recipe

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Pesto Crusted Salmon
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 200degC (400degF) and line a 6cm deep, 20cm x 28cm (base) baking dish with baking paper.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs, pesto and salt in a bowl. Place salmon skin side down in prepared dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumb mixture over top of each, pressing on lightly with fingertips.
  3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness, or until cooked to your liking.
  4. This is nice served with broccolini and lemon wedges.
  5. NB: To make 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, place 4 slices day old bread, crusts on, in a food processor and process into crumbs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 272.68 Kcal (1142 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.97g 25%
Cholesterol 11.83mg 4%
Sodium 2175.91mg 91%
Potassium 60.1mg 1%
Total Carbs 22.77g 8%
Sugars 2.66g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 7.69g 15%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 215.8mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.95 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.48g 25%
Cholesterol 7.76mg 4%
Sodium 1427.99mg 91%
Potassium 39.44mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.95g 8%
Sugars 1.75g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 7%
Protein 5.05g 15%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 7%
Calcium 141.6mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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