Basil Salmon

Name: Basil Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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)

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The flavors of this basil salmon are fresh, bright and tasty.

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

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.
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.)
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 205 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.