Salmon with Almond Pesto

Name: Salmon with Almond Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4

Liven up your dinner routine with the flavors of fresh basil almond pesto! Feel free to substitute the salt-free Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade if preferred - the results are equally delightful.

Salmon with Almond Pesto

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

4 Vital Choice wild salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Olive oil spray (optional)
2/3 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro or fresh basil
4 tablespoons Vital Choice chicken broth
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade mix (or salt-free garlic-herb blend)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or lightly spray with olive oil.
Make the pesto: In a food processor or blender, process the cilantro or basil, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons almonds, cheese and herb blend for 15 to 20 seconds, or until slightly chunky.
Place the fillets about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Spread the pesto evenly over the top of the fillets. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Serves: Serves 4