Baked Marinated Salmon Fillet with Basil Walnut Pesto
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (4-oz) salmon fillets
Basil-Walnut Pesto
  • 2 cups chopped fresh basil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup walnut pieces
  • ½ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ¾ cup olive oil
Instructions
  1. Pour the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and salt into a resealable plastic bag. Add salmon fillets and marinate for 20 minutes in the fridge.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the pesto by placing basil, garlic, walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until coarsely chopped, then gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, until emulsified and smooth. Set aside.
  3. Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade and transfer on a baking pan lined with foil. Bake at preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Serve with basil walnut pesto and your favorite vegetable.
  5. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe adapted from Daphne Oz’s mix & match diet as featured in the June 3rd, 2013 issue of People Magazine.
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/baked-marinated-salmon-fillet-with-basil-walnut-pesto/