Creamy Pesto Salmon
September 30, 2021
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This creamy pesto salmon comes together in about half an hour, making it the perfect weeknight meal. Pan-seared salmon is combined with a quick homemade pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes, a hint of cream, and roasted pecans.
4
1 pound salmon fillets
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated romano or parmesan cheese
1 juice lemon
2 cups spinach, packed into measuring cup
1/4 cup basil leaves, packed into measuring cup
3 tablespoons of olive oil
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon mixed nut butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated romano or parmesan cheese
1 juice lemon
2 cups spinach, packed into measuring cup
1/4 cup basil leaves, packed into measuring cup
3 tablespoons of olive oil
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon mixed nut butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1) Remove salmon from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
2) Pre-heat an air fryer to 400 degrees. Add pecans to the basket and cook for 3-5 minutes. After 3 minutes, check them...
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Nutritions
Calories
637
Sodium
911mg
37% DV
Fat
42g
65% DV
Protein
38g
77% DV
Carbs
21g
7% DV
Fiber
10g
40% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 11g 58%
Polysaturated Fat 12g 79%
Monosaturated Fat 18g 114%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 911mg 37%
Potassium 1119mg 31%
Protein 38g 77%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2485IU 49%
Vitamin B6 2mg 108%
Vitamin C 46mg 76%
Calcium 319mg 31%
Iron 3mg 21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.