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Lemon Pesto Salmon

Lemon Pesto Salmon is a bright and herby dish that is easy to make and simply baked.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cup Basil Leaves
  • 1 ½ Garlic Cloves
  • ¾ Cup roasted almonds
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ¾ Cup Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1 Lemon zested, juiced and sliced
  • ¾ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 to 1 ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Soil
  • 6 Salmon Filets
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450° Fahrenheit
  2. In a food processor, blitz together basil, garlic, almonds, parmesan, pecorino, 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoon lemon zest, salt.
  3. Add the extra-virgin olive oil into the food processor (start with 1 cup) and blend until combine. To get a thinner consistence continue adding more olive oil. Set aside.
  4. Season Salmon with salt and pepper.
  5. Add 1 ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet. Heat until hot, turn the dial to medium heat. Place salmon into the skillet with the skin-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove skillet from stove top and place in oven. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
  6. Slice the remaining lemon. Decorate the top of the salmon with lemon pesto and lemon slices.