Cilantro and Walnut Crusted Salmon

Cilantro and walnut crusted salmon is a quick and easy way to prepare salmon with a hint of refreshing pesto flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed
• 1.5 pounds salmon fillets
• 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.25 cup walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover the bottom of a baking dish with the olive oil and arrange salmon in the dish.

Step 2

Process walnuts and garlic in a food processor until evenly chopped. Add cilantro, butter, salt, and pepper to walnut mixture; process until a paste forms. Spread walnut paste onto the salmon.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.