Walnut Crusted Pesto Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Walnut Crusted Pesto Salmon
Description
The salmon is brought to room temperature and seasoned with salt and pepper, then pressed into chopped walnut crumbs that adhere to the surface, creating a textured crust. The fillets are placed in a baking dish and drizzled with vegetable oil before baking at high heat to cook through.
After baking, the salmon is placed under a high-temperature broiler for a few minutes to brown the walnut crust, adding crunch and a toasted flavor. Finally, the fillets are topped with fresh pesto, which introduces herbal brightness and moisture contrast to the nutty crust.
Serving the salmon over lightly dressed spinach greens and tomatoes offers fresh, crisp accompaniments that balance the richness of the fish and nuts. This walnut crust technique enriches the simple salmon filet with added texture and flavor layers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon filet boneless
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 4 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup pesto
Instructions
- Allow salmon to come to room temperature before cooking and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Sprinkle both sides of the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
- Chop walnuts or pulse in food processor until fine crumb. Place in a shallow, rimmed dish. Press salmon into walnuts to coat on all sides. Place in oven proof baking dish or foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle tops with oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Turn broiler on high and broil for 3 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, top with pesto and allow to rest 3 minutes. Serve over lightly dressed spinach greens and tomatoes (optional), or your favorite sides.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 670IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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