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Receta Seared Salmon with Pesto, Sauteed Peppers & Toasted Almonds
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Ingredientes
- Other salmon recipes:
- Cookinâ Canuckâs Baked Trout (or Salmon) with Honey-Thyme Glaze
- Cookinâ Canuckâs Barbecued Salmon in Foil with Tarragon, Chives & Vermouth
- Jeanetteâs Healthy Livingâs Easy Honey Miso Glazed Salmon & Soba Noodle Soup
- Simple Bitesâ Baked Salmon Stuffed with Leeks
- Guilty Kitchenâs Baked Salmon with Blueberry Sauce
- Seared Salmon with Pesto, Sauteed Peppers & Toasted Almonds
- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 4 (6 oz. each) salmon fillets
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
View Full Recipe at Cookin' Canuck
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 192g | |
| Calories 283 | |
| Calories from Fat 240 | 85% |
| Total Fat 27.36g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 3.49g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1170mg | 49% |
| Potassium 278mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 8.22g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 4.46g | 3% |
| Protein 2.98g | 5% |
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