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Almond Pesto Salmon

A delicious, heart healthy meal that not only is beautiful but tastes amazing. Oh, did I mention this Almond Pesto Salmon is also super easy to make?

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 603 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ pounds salmon fillets
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds roughly chopped
  • ½ cup crispy panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup basil pesto

Instructions

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  1. Turn oven on broiler.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped, sliced almonds with the panko crumbs. Set aside.
  3. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Lightly spray with olive oil. Place each salmon fillet on the foil lined baking sheet, leaving an inch between pieces. If your salmon has skin, you can remove it first, or place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet. Spread the top of the salmon with basil pesto, evenly distributing the pesto to each piece of salmon. Take a handful of the almond/crumb mixture and press it onto each salmon fillet. Use all of the mixture.
  4. Lightly spray the tops of the almond crusted salmon with olive oil spray.
  5. Broil in MIDDLE rack of oven for about 7 minutes. Move oven rack to top and broil an additional 2 minutes. Salmon should flake with a fork. Depending on the thickness of your fillets, you may need to add or subtract baking time.

Notes

  • Salmon should flake easily with a fork when it's done cooking. You may need to add more or less broiling time depending on the size of your filets and your oven's broil temperature.
  • If your salmon has skin on it, place it on the baking sheet skin side down. You can also remove the skin from the salmon if preferred.
  • Almond Pesto Salmon is best enjoyed the same day it's made for freshness and crispiness

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 603kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 33g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 357mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 603kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33g 194%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 357mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.