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
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.
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.
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.
Serve with basil walnut pesto and your favorite vegetable.
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/