Salmon with Pesto Crust
Quick and easy, delicious salmon recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup of fresh basil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 large salmon filet that can be sliced in portions or individual portions pre-cut however many you are making for
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs approx. - can be sprinkled without measuring
Instructions
- Place salmon skin side up on a greased cookie sheet or broiler pan.
- Broil for 4-6 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness.
- Flip, broil another 4-6 minutes.
- In a blender, mix the basil, garlic, and oil.
- Stir in mayonnaise by hand.
- Remove salmon from the oven and spread the sauce over salmon.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Return to oven and broil for 1-2 minutes. Keep an eye on it as it cooks quickly.