How To Make Pesto Crusted Keto Salmon
Delicious keto-friendly salmon fillets coated in homemade pesto and baked to perfection.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Blend until a pesto sauce forms.
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Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spread the pesto mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Calories : 364kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 67mg
- Sodium : 117mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 24g
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