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Baked Salmon With Pesto, Pine Nuts & Parsley

Such a beautiful and delicious entertaining dish and the ultimate addition to your Christmas table! The best part is that it’s super easy and can be prepared ahead of time.
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Servings 6
Calories 433 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.2 kg salmon side
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 lemon slices cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
  • lemon juice to serve

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice & zest
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
  • sea salt & cracked black pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C conventional (160°C fan-forced). Line a tray with baking paper.
  • Remove the side of salmon from the fridge and lay it skin side down on the tray. Season with the sea salt flakes.
  • For the marinade: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season well. Pour the marinade over the side of the salmon, so it covers all areas. Place the lemon slices on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes (depending on thickness and preference).
  • Once the salmon has rested for 10 minutes, top with the pesto and spread it out with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley, pine nuts and lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 41gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 579mgPotassium: 1116mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 533IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg

Keywords

Dinner
Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish, Gluten Free, Pescetarian