I personally LOVE fish and seafood, but I know a lot of people aren’t huge fans, so this recipe may not be for everyone. That being said, the way this recipe is prepared definitely makes it taste a lot less “fishy” if that is your primary reason for staying away from this delicious group of foods.
I have now made this one TWICE, and it was delicious both times, even though I prepared it slightly differently each time. It’s a bit high in fat, but the majority comes from the fish, so it’s good for you!
Pesto Honey Salmon
The original recipe is made to serve more than two people, but since it’s just me and Z in the house, I adjusted the recipe accordigly. Please note that I’ve had to refine it over several tries, so the the photos below have a bit more “sauce” on them than this recipe calls for!
Ingredients
- Two 3-4oz skinless Atlantic salmon filets
- 1/8 cup Buitoni (or homemade) basil pesto
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional – I’ve made this with and without and it tasted great both ways)
- 1/8 cup raw or unsalted cashews – chopped, or beaten in a baggie with a meat tenderizer (substitute with another kind of nut if you choose – I’ve made it with slivered almonds and it tasted good)
Prep & Cooking Instructions
- pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
- prep all ingredients as specified; if you choose, toast the nuts in the oven
- mix pesto, honey and garlic together in a small dish
- spoon pesto-honey mixture evenly onto the salmon and spread to coat.
- sprinkle chopped nuts on the salmon
- bake for 20-25 minutes or until opaque.
Alternatively, you can toast the nuts in the oven for the last 5 minutes the salmon is cooking by placing them on a baking sheet. Let them cool and harden for a couple minutes before sprinkling onto the full-cooked salmon.
Just the Nutrition Facts, Ma’am
Nutrition facts calculated using the My Fitness Pal recipe builder. Information provided is approximate, not exact.
Calories: 300
Carbs: 7
Fat: 21
Fiber: 1
Protein: 22
Sodium: 147
I personally LOVE fish and seafood, but I know a lot of people aren’t huge fans, so this recipe may not be for everyone. That being said, the way this recipe is prepared definitely makes it taste a lot less “fishy” if that is your primary reason for staying away from this delicious group of foods.
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