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Keto Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto
Salmon is one of the best fish to eat when you're on a keto diet because it's so rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.The combination of salmon and pesto is so surprisingly good that you will look forward to having this regularly.
What You'll Need
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 170 g Salmon (Fillet)
- ⅛ tsp Thyme (Dried)
- ⅛ tsp Rosemary (Dried)
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
For the Pesto Sauce
- ¼ Cup Basil (Fresh)
- 1 Tbsp Almonds
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
For the Salmon
- Season the Salmon with ALL the herbs and spices
- Heat a non-stick skillet and add Olive Oil
- Add the salmon (skin side down) and cook for 2/3 minutes
- Turn the salmon and continue cooking until thoroughly cooked
- Set aside
For the Pesto
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor
- Pulse on high until everything is coarsely chopped (around One minute)
- Serve the Salmon with a generous amount of Pesto and garnish with a slice of lemon
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Notes
➡️ Nutritional Information:
- Energy - 606.9 kcal
- Protein - 38.4g
- Fat - 46.9g
- Carbohydrates - 3.9g
