Directions:
- Heat a dry skillet, over medium heat, and lightly toast pine nuts (gently toss and shake pan occasionally); then place in a food processor.
- To the food processor, add basil and garlic; pulse just to combine.
- With processor running, drizzle in olive oil, and process, scraping down sides once or twice with a rubber spatula, to desired consistency (I like it sort of chunky).
- Add in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; pulse to combine; set aside.
- Wipe the salmon dry with paper towels (to allow a nice sear), then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the skillet, over medium-high heat, then spray with cooking spray.
- Cook salmon about 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness (I like it a little pinkish in the center since it will continue cooking a little when removed from the pan).
- Serve salmon with pesto spooned over top.
- Can also be served at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 319.8 Kcal (1339 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 225.12 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 25.01g | 38% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 44.6mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 160.02mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 397.06mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.29g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.53g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.49g | 2% | |
| Protein | 21.68g | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 90.2mg | 9% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 255.74 Kcal (1071 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 180.02 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20g | 38% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 35.67mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 127.96mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 317.52mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.83g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.43g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.39g | 2% | |
| Protein | 17.33g | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 72.1mg | 9% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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