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Kale Pesto Salmon

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How to Make Kale Pesto Salmon

Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Serve up this dish with roasted green beans and your favorite whole grain such as quinoa, farro or wild rice.


20 min prep time


4servings


1 salmon fillet

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend the kale, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, water, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Lay the salmon filets skin side down on the baking sheet. Spread the top of each salmon filet with 1/4 of the pesto.
  4. Bake the salmon for 20 minutes.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 salmon fillet


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    300

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    19g

    24%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.9g

      15%

  • Cholesterol
    80mg

    27%

  • Sodium
    95mg

    4%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    5g

    2%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%
    • Total Sugars
      3g

  • Protein
    28g

  • Potassium
    555mg
    12%

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1

kale leaves (chopped)
2 cup

walnuts (toasted)
1/4 cup

garlic
1 clove

olive oil
1 tbsp

water
2 tbsp

lemon juice
1 tbsp

Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

salmon fillets (4-ounce each)
4

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