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Creamy Pesto Salmon

Another yummy way to serve salmon

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place each fish fillet on squares of foil and divide the oil and spring onions between them. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each fillet.
  2. Fold the foil over the fish securely and bake in a pre-heated oven 375° F (200° C) for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. Gently heat together the crème fraiche, pesto and wine and pour over the fish.
  4. Serve with the cooked new potatoes and your choice of mixed vegetables.
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Absolutely gorgeous - and you don't actually need to add the white wine. I tried it without the last time I cooked this, and thought the sauce held together a bit better.
25 Jan 08 by member: Lucybell33

     
 

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Nutrition summary:

There are 398 calories in 1 serving of Creamy Pesto Salmon.
Calorie break-down: 47% fat, 21% carbs, 32% protein.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 186
Calories 398
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 20.72g 32%
  Saturated Fat 3.865g 19%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 6.774g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 8.463g  
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 934mg  
Total Carbohydrate 20.69g 7%
  Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
  Sugars 2.8g  
Protein 31.32g  
 
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 6% Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
20%
of RDI*
(398 calories)
20% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (21%)
 
Fat (47%)
 
Protein (32%)
Carbohydrates, 20.69g (21%) Fat, 20.72g (47%) Protein, 31.32g (32%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories