Almond Pesto Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lb salmon fillets
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup crispy panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup basil pesto

Steps

1. Preheat oven on broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil and grease or spray with olive oil.
2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped, sliced almonds with the panko crumbs. Set aside.
3. Place each salmon fillet on the baking sheet, leaving an inch between pieces. If the salmon has skin, you can remove it first, or place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet.
4. Spread the top of the salmon with basil pesto, evenly distributing the pesto to each piece of salmon. Evenly distribute the almond/crumb mixture and press it onto each salmon fillet.
5. Lightly spray the tops of the almond crusted salmon with olive oil spray.
6. Broil on middle rack of oven for about 7 minutes. Move oven rack to top and broil an additional 2 minutes.
7. Salmon should flake with a fork. Depending on the thickness of your fillets, you may need to add or subtract baking time.