Pecan Pesto Salmon Recipe is delicious, fast and easy to prepare. The pecan pesto is full of flavor and a great way to make salmon interesting. Salmon is packed with healthy omega-3 fats essential for joint and brain health. Enjoy this incredibly good dish tonight!
Pecan Pesto Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 wild caught Alaskan salmon filets
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup pecorino cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2-4 garlic cloves
- Oregano, sea salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place salmon in a pan and season lightly with oregano, sea salt and pepper.
- Bake for ~20-minutes. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
- Blend the remaining ingredients in a food processor until the mixture becomes incorporated and smooth but slightly chunky.
- Serve pesto drizzled over the salmon.
Tip: Choose a high quality, extra virgin olive oil. The beneficial effect of olive oil consumption with regard to cardiovascular disease has been demonstrated to reduce the risk and in secondary prevention, where it prevents recurrence after a first coronary event.
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