Tree Nut Free Basil-Pesto Salmon Fillets

Classic pesto usually calls for pine nuts, but this version skips them entirely without sacrificing any of the creamy, herbaceous richness you'd expect. Instead, half an avocado steps in to give the sauce its silky body, blending with packed fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of ground ginger into something genuinely vibrant and bright. The result is a pesto that clings beautifully to the fish and tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. The salmon itself gets a quick stovetop sear for a golden crust before heading into the oven, so you get that satisfying contrast of crisp edges and flaky, tender flesh underneath. Spooning the pesto over the fillets just before roasting lets the sauce meld right into the fish as it finishes cooking, deepening every bite. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive enough for company, and the whole thing comes together in one oven-safe skillet with minimal cleanup.

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