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Salmon With Quick Parsley Walnut Pesto

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The salmon with quick parsley walnut pesto is a flavorful and healthy dinner option, with juicy salmon fillets topped with a homemade pesto sauce.

Julie Klink
Tasty Team
92% would make again
Total Time

28 minutes

28 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

13 minutes

13 min

Salmon With Quick Parsley Walnut Pesto
Total Time

28 minutes

28 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

13 minutes

13 min

Ingredients

for 1 serving

Parsley Walnut Pesto

  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (35 g)
  • ½ cup walnuts (50 g), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (60 mL), + 3 tablespoons
  • ½ cup olive oil (120 mL)

Salmon

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 skinless salmon fillet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (60 mL)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1070
  • Fat 99g
  • Carbs 18g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 4g
  • Protein 34g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Make the parsley walnut pesto: In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, walnuts, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil until fully incorporated.
  2. Make the salmon: In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Rub the seasoning over the salmon fillet.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon in the pan, skin-side down. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes
  4. Pour the lemon juice over salmon. Cook for 3 more minutes, until the lemon juice has reduced.
  5. Transfer the salmon to a plate and spoon the parsley walnut pesto on top. Serve immediately.
  6. Enjoy!
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