BASIL SALMON

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Homemade pesto adds instant flair to these tasty salmon fillets. While they bake in the oven, you can assemble the simple green salad.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For pesto, combine the basil, oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, salt and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. , Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over fillets. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pesto for another use.) , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

mohamed nazreen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Dragon Gaming
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This is one of my favorite salmon recipes. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tsione Mulat
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I also like to add a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce.


Abhishek Gurung
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This was a great recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Renee Renninger
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lutfor Rahman
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This recipe was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Christian Self
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The salmon was moist and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bill Williamson
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Great recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


PK Gameing
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I've never cooked salmon before, but this recipe made it so easy. The salmon was delicious and I will definitely be making this again.


Issa Basengezi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great!


Bdsak Das
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this recipe was amazing!


Neaven Peeler
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This was a great recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Misty
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the basil adds a great flavor. I also like to add a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce.


Md Saboor
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This recipe is so easy to make and the salmon is so moist and flavorful.


Daresh Yadav
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


alabi ibadan TV
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This is one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the basil adds a delicious flavor.