Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herb-Crusted Baked Salmon with Basil Sauce
Total time33 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time18 min
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the basil sauce
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
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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