Roasted Salmon With Red Pepper Pesto Recipe

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Roasted Salmon With Red Pepper  Pesto
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Directions:

  1. In a blender, place bell peppers, hazelnuts, garlic, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, salt and pepper; pulse to combine.
  2. With blender running, drizzle in olive oil to form an emulsion.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings and/or consistency (add more oil if desired).
  4. Place the pesto in a bowl and stir in the chives.
  5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  6. Place fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet, season with a little salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Roast until salmon is opaque and cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. Place salmon on individual plates and drizzle with pesto; serve additional pesto on the side.
  9. NOTE: You will have leftover pesto which can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 433.37 Kcal (1814 kJ)
Calories from fat 368.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.9g 63%
Cholesterol 13.03mg 4%
Sodium 25.38mg 1%
Potassium 373.01mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.71g 3%
Sugars 4.83g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.66g 15%
Protein 9.13g 18%
Vitamin C 105.7mg 176%
Vitamin A 2.4mg 79%
Iron 41.4mg 230%
Calcium 37.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.65 Kcal (848 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.13g 63%
Cholesterol 6.09mg 4%
Sodium 11.87mg 1%
Potassium 174.43mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.54g 3%
Sugars 2.26g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 15%
Protein 4.27g 18%
Vitamin C 49.4mg 176%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 79%
Iron 19.4mg 230%
Calcium 17.3mg 4%

* 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

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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