Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto

Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto

Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto

Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Salmon:

  • 170 g Salmon fillet
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp dried Thyme
  • 1/8 tsp dried Rosemary

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup fresh Basil
  • 1 Tbsp Almonds
  • 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

Salmon:

  • Season the salmon fillet with all the spices and herbs.
  • Heat a non-stick pan and add olive oil.
  • Add the salmon to the skillet, skin down first. Cook for a few minutes.
  • Flip the salmon carefully and continue cooking until thoroughly cooked. Set aside.

Sauce:

  • Using a food processor, prepare all the ingredients.
  • Add the ingredients in the food processor.
  • Pulse on high until everything is coarsely chopped, about 1 minute.
  • Serve the salmon with pesto and a slice of lemon.

Notes

Nutritional Information:
Energy – 606.9 kcal
Protein – 38.4g
Fat – 46.9g
Carbohydrates – 3.9g