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Baked Pesto-Crusted Salmon

Baked Pesto-Crusted Salmon

with Buttery Rice Pilaf, Zucchini and Almonds
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Calories
970 kcal
Protein
42g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Salmon
  • Milk
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Almonds
  • Sulphites
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Peanuts
  • Triticale
  • Crustaceans
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

250 g

Salmon Fillets, skin-on

(Contains: Salmon)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Barley, Milk May be present: Fish, Egg, Sulphites, Peanuts, Triticale, Crustaceans, Mustard, Tree nuts, Soy)

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

(May be present: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy)

28 g

Almonds, sliced

(Contains: Almonds May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Egg, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame)

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

5 g

Italian Herb Spice Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

¼ cup

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Oil*

⅓ tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories970 kcal
Fat53 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate82 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein42 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Sodium1220 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1150 mg
Calcium300 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • Peel, mince or grate garlic.
  • Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • Heat a medium pot over medium-high. When the pot is hot add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, rice and garlic. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until fragrant. 
  • Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water, half the Italian Herb Spice Blend and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high. Once boiling, reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Prep
2
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
  • Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.
  • To a small bowl, add pesto, Italian breadcrumbs, half the lemon zest and half the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Cook salmon
3
  • Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  • On a parchment-lined baking sheet, add salmon skin-side down, then coat with pesto mixture. Roast in the top of the oven for 10-12 min, until salmon is cooked through.**
Toast almonds
4
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium. 
  • When hot, add almonds to the dry pan. Toast for 3-4 min, stirring often, until golden. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) 
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Carefully wipe the pan clean.
Cook zucchini
5
  • Heat the same pan over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender-crisp.
  • Season with remaining Italian Herb Spice Blend, salt and pepper.
Finish and serve
6
  • To the rice, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, half the almonds, remaining lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt, then stir to combine.
  • Divide rice, salmon and zucchini between plates.
  • Sprinkle remaining almonds and parmesan over zucchini.
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