Flaky, oven-baked salmon topped with a vivid, herb-forward basil sauce is exactly the kind of satisfying dinner that never feels like a compromise. The sauce comes together in a food processor with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and good olive oil — whole, clean ingredients that align beautifully with a candida-conscious way of eating. There's no sugar, no vinegar, no yeast, and no processed fillers hiding anywhere in this dish, which makes it genuinely easy to trust. Salmon itself is a powerhouse choice here, delivering rich omega-3 fats and protein that keep you full and support your body while you're working through dietary restrictions. The technique is simple: pat the fillets dry, brush with olive oil, season, spread on that gorgeous green sauce, and let the oven do the rest in under 20 minutes. A squeeze of lemon at the table brightens everything up without introducing anything problematic. Four servings come together with minimal effort, making this a reliable weeknight anchor you'll want to keep in regular rotation.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor. Pulse 6–8 times until coarsely chopped, then stream in the 1/3 cup olive oil with the motor running until the sauce is smooth and bright green.
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