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roasted salmon fillets /crusted pecorino/ pesto

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

For an Itlian twist to an old favorite, this recipe is a must.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For roasted salmon fillets /crusted pecorino/ pesto

  • 4
    salmon fillet portions
  • 4 Tbsp
    pecorino cheese, finely grated
  • juice of a lemon
  • 4 Tbsp
    breadcrumbs, fresh
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 Tbsp
    pesto sauce, freshly made:
  • PESTO SAUCE
  • 3/4 c
    fresh basil
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 6 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    pine nuts (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make roasted salmon fillets /crusted pecorino/ pesto

  • 1
    Squeeze lemon juice over each salmon fillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 2
    Make pesto by putting ingredients in a blender and making a puree.
  • 3
    Give pesto a good stir. Measure 4 tablespoons of pesto and mix with 1/3 of the breadcrumbs to form a paste. Spread a thick coating on each salmon fillet.
  • 4
    Give pesto a good stir. Measure 4 tablespoons of pesto and mix with 1/3 of the breadcrumbs to form a paste. Spread a thick coating on each salmon fillet.
  • 5
    Place silver foil on oven tray, sprinkle with oil and bake on middle shelf in an oven at 400 F for 10 minutes.
  • 6
    The top should be golden brown and crispy, while the salmon should be just cooked and still moist.
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