Heart Healthy
An aromatic pesto accented with black olives and citrus makes the flavor profile of this dish more sophisticated than your average broiled salmon. Not only is it packed with salmon’s heart-healthy omega 3s, it’s also super fast to cook.
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Broiled Salmon with Olive Pesto - Delicious Decisions
An aromatic pesto accented with black olives and citrus makes the flavor profile of this dish more sophisticated than your average broiled salmon. Not only is it packed with salmon’s heart-healthy omega 3s, it’s also super fast to cook.
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Servings:
4
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
1 cup basil -
2 tablespoon pine nuts -
2 tablespoon black olives -
1 teaspoon orange zest -
2 tablespoon orange juice -
1 tablespoon mayonnaise -
2 teaspoon olive oil -
2 medium garlic cloves -
4 salmon filets
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the broiler. Lightly spray the broiler pan with cooking spray. -
In a food processor or blender, process the remaining ingredients except the fish for 15 to 20 seconds, or until slightly chunky. -
Place the fish on the broiler pan. Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the basil mixture over both sides of the fish. -
Broil the fish about 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn over the fish. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts
Broiled Salmon with Olive Pesto - Delicious Decisions
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 205 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | |
| Sugars | 1 g | |
| Protein | 25 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
3 lean meat
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Servings:
4
Ingredients
-
Cooking spray -
1 cup basil -
2 tablespoon pine nuts -
2 tablespoon black olives -
1 teaspoon orange zest -
2 tablespoon orange juice -
1 tablespoon mayonnaise -
2 teaspoon olive oil -
2 medium garlic cloves -
4 salmon filets
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Preheat the broiler. Lightly spray the broiler pan with cooking spray. -
In a food processor or blender, process the remaining ingredients except the fish for 15 to 20 seconds, or until slightly chunky. -
Place the fish on the broiler pan. Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the basil mixture over both sides of the fish. -
Broil the fish about 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn over the fish. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the desired doneness.