Low-carb Salmon Served with Pesto
Relish the crisp-skinned baked salmon fillet topped with fresh green pesto delight!
Ingredients for 2 servings
- Salmon, raw
- 2.5 pieces Garlic Cloves
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 35.5 Cilantro
- Lime juice
- 3.5 tsp Cooking oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Nutrition
- Protein: 32% (122g / 4.3oz)
- Fat: 67% (112g / 4oz)
- Net carbs: 1% (4g / 0.1oz)
- KCal: 1600
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto by blending the garlic cloves with fresh cilantro leaves, olive oil, & lime juice into a smooth semi-liquid paste.
- Prep the salmon fillet by seasoning it with salt & pepper on both sides.
- Set the oven for preheating at 475F.
- Meanwhile, place an oven-proof frying pan on the stove over high heat.
- Once the pan is nice and hot, drizzle the olive oil. Place the seasoned salmon fillet (skin-side down). Fry for 5 minutes over high heat.
- Put the pan (along with the salmon) into the preheated oven. Bake for 3 minutes.
- Finally, transfer the baked salmon fillet into a dish. Serve by spooning the pesto on top of the fish.