Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Salmon with Cilantro Pesto

Salmon with Cilantro Pesto
Jenny Quigley

Ingredients
*cooking spray (optional)
*4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz. each), rinsed and patted dry
*1/4 cup sliced almonds

Cilantro Pesto
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
2 Tbsp. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt free garlic herb seasoning blend

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400.
Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly spray with Pam
In a food processor or blender, process the pesto ingred. for 15 to 20 seconds, or until slightly chunky.
Place the fillets about 2 inches apart of the baking sheet. Spread the pesto evenly over the top of the fillets. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds
Bake for 10 to 12 min. or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

2 comments:

(me)linda said...

Holy YUM! That sounds so good, Jenny! Are you bringing that on Sunday? :)

Jenny said...

Salmon for everyone? I don't think so...not on our budget!! :)