Salmon With Cilantro Pesto

Breezytoo's Note:

This comes from the February 09 issue of Readers Digest. It's healthy and tasty, hope you give it a try!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• cooking spray (optional)

cilantro pesto sauce

• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons shredded or grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning
• 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400*.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or lightly spray with cooking spray.
3. In a food processor or blender, process the pesto ingredients for15 -20 seconds, or until slightly chunky.
4. Place the fillets about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Spread the pesto evenly over the top of the fillets. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds.
5. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until fish easily flakes when tested with a fork.

Reviews

[DebS #2]

I just added this recipe to "Favorites to Make Again and Again" cookbook. Really loved this recipe - I made it exactly as the recipe called for and doesn't need tweaking at all!!! So easy to make - I served it with roasted asparagus and baked potatoes. Made for Spring PAC 2009.