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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.)
3. 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. Yield: 4 servings.
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