Pesto Crusted Roast Salmon
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INGREDIENTS
NutritionPesto Crust
- 1 1⁄2 - 2
- 1cup white breadcrumb
- 1⁄2cup pine nuts
- 1⁄2cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2
- 1⁄2cup crisp bacon bits
- 1⁄4
- salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 8(7 ounce) salmon fillets
- 2tablespoons olive oil
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DIRECTIONS
- To make the crust: Combine all ingredients except the olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor.
- With the processor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- To prepare the salmon: Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Spread the pesto crust 1/8-inch thick on the salmon fillets.
- In a dry nonstick ovenproof sauté pan or skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil and sear the salmon, crust-side down.
- Turn the fillets over and place in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until cooked through.
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