Main Dishes

Family Style Pesto Salmon Wrapped in Filo

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This very appetizing dish is wild salmon wrapped in filo with a layer of pesto sandwiched between two filets. It is an attractive holiday meal, or anytime!

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For the Pesto:
2 cups basil, well packed
2 medium cloves garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Other:
2-1/2 to 3 pounds Steelhead salmon, farmed or fresh
1 box filo dough
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for brushing the filo)
Prepare the Pan: Line a jelly roll pan, or a large pan with tin foil. It must be large enough for a cookie rack to fit inside of it. Make the Pesto: Process the garlic until it is minced, and then add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
864

Sodium
1016mg
42% DV

Fat
56g
87% DV

Protein
15g
31% DV

Carbs
69g
23% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV