Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto
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