Salmon With Quick Parsley Walnut Pesto

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serves 1
Ingredients
​for 1 serving

• 1 salmon fillet
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup lemon juice, + 3 tablespoons
• ½ cup olive oil, + 2 tablespoons

SALMON RUB

• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice

Preparation​

1. Mix together parsley, walnuts, garlic, 3 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper. Stir until fully incorporated. Set aside.
2. Mix together pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Rub filet of salmon with seasonings.
3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place salmon skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip salmon, then cook for another 5 minutes
4. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice over salmon. Cook for 3 more minutes until lemon juice has reduced. Remove salmon from heat.
5. Spread the parsley walnut mixture over salmon. Serve immediately.
6. Enjoy!

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