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Baked Salmon with a Basil Pesto Crust

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.

Prep Time

10

Cook Time

12

Serves

2

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

    Recipe products

    Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto 190g
    From   £3.35
    Sacla' Organic Basil Pesto 190g
    From   £3.60

    How to make the recipe

    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan

    Step 2

    Arrange the salmon fillets on a non-stick baking tray

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and Basil Pesto, then press half of the mixture on top of each fillet

    Step 4

    Bake the salmon fillets for 10-12 minutes, until the fish is cooked through

    Step 5

    Meanwhile, pour boiling water into a pan. Add the asparagus and cook for 1-3 minutes, until bright green and tender

    Step 6

    Serve the salmon on a bed of rocket and asparagus 

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