Roast king salmon with pesto glaze (recipe)

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Roast king salmon with pesto glaze (recipe)
NameRoast king salmon with pesto glaze
IngredientsGarlic Butter Pine nuts Pecans Sea salt Fresh ground pepper Fresh basil leaves Extra virgin olive oil Parmesan cheese King salmon
Cooktime (in hours)0.166666667
Preptime (in hours)0.333333333
Totaltime (in hours)0.5
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories652.3
Fat58.5
Protein29.2
Carbohydrate5
Fiber2.2
Net carbohydrates2.8
Sugar1
Saturated fat11.6
Cholesterol (mg)71.7
Sodium213.5
Servings4
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Roast king salmon with pesto glaze (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 2-3 per serving.

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Roast king salmon with pesto glaze (recipe) details

Recipe instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 8 F degrees.
  2. Place garlic, butter, pine nuts, pecans, 2 pinches sea salt and 1 grind pepper in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade.
  3. Pulse process until mixture is finely ground (be careful not to over-process as nuts may turn to butter!).
  4. Add basil, spinach leaves, and 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
  5. Process for 20 seconds.
  6. Gradually add remaining oil until it's a smooth paste that is thick, not runny.
  7. If needed, add more oil, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  8. Add cheese and process for 30 seconds.
  9. Set aside.
  10. Slice salmon into 4 equal sized fillets and lightly salt and pepper each side.
  11. Grease a baking pan and place fillets in pan (do not crowd).
  12. Top each fillet with a smooth coating of pesto.
  13. Bakefor approximately 10 minutes, depending on thickness.
  14. Do not over-bake!
  15. Test a fillet by poking a thin knife into the thickest part of the fillet.
  16. If the knife comes out warm to the touch, the salmon is done.

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Roast king salmon with pesto glaze (recipe) details

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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:30M

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