Our Favourite Recipes
Baked Salmon with a Basil Pesto Crust
Bright and light, this baked salmon dish is a healthy crowd-pleaser. Flaky fillets of fish are spread with Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto, fresh breadcrumbs and umami Parmesan to create a crunchy and herby topping. Serve with asparagus and peppery rocket.
Buon Appetito
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, skin on
- ½ jar Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto
- 25g fresh white breadcrumbs
- Small handful Parmesan, grated
- 6 asparagus stalks
- Fresh rocket to serve
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan
- Arrange the salmon fillets on a non-stick baking tray
- In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and Basil Pesto, then press half of the mixture on top of each fillet
- Bake the salmon fillets for 10-12 minutes, until the fish is cooked through
- Meanwhile, pour boiling water into a pan. Add the asparagus and cook for 1-3 minutes, until bright green and tender
- Serve the salmon on a bed of rocket and asparagus
