Cinnamon Free Basil-Pesto Salmon Fillets

Bright, herbaceous, and genuinely impressive on the plate, this salmon dish delivers bold flavor without a trace of warming spices like cinnamon sneaking in. The pesto is the real star — a vibrant blend of fresh basil, creamy avocado, garlic, and lemon juice that comes together in minutes in a blender or food processor. Avocado gives it a silky body that you'd normally get from nuts or cheese, making the sauce feel rich and luxurious while keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. The salmon itself gets a quick stovetop sear for that golden crust before finishing in the oven, so you end up with perfectly cooked fish that's crisp on the outside and tender all the way through. A spoonful of that green pesto melting over the top as it roasts is honestly one of the better things you can do to a salmon fillet. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did, and every ingredient on the list is exactly what it says it is — no spice blends, no hidden seasonings to second-guess.

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