Turmeric Free Basil-Pesto Salmon Fillets

Bright, herbaceous, and rich all at once, this salmon dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The star is a creamy avocado-basil pesto blitzed with garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of ginger — completely free of turmeric, which can sneak into store-bought pestos and spice blends more often than you'd expect. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can cook with total confidence. The technique is a simple sear-then-roast method: the fillets get a golden crust in a hot skillet before finishing in the oven with that vivid green pesto spooned right over the top. The avocado gives the sauce a silky body that clings beautifully to the fish as it roasts, keeping everything moist and flavorful. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a few fresh basil leaves, it's a plate that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen.

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