An aromatic pesto accented with black olives and citrus makes the flavor profile of this dish more sophisticated than your average broiled salmon. Not only is it packed with salmon’s heart-healthy omega 3s, it’s also super fast to cook.
Nutrition Facts
Broiled Salmon with Olive Pesto - Delicious Decisions
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 205 | |
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Total Fat | 10.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 53 mg | |
Sodium | 149 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | |
Sugars | 1 g | |
Protein | 25 g |
Dietary Exchanges
3 lean meat
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
1 cup loosely packed, fresh basil -
2 tablespoon pine nuts -
2 tablespoon sliced black olives -
1 teaspoon grated orange zest -
2 tablespoon fresh orange juice -
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise -
2 teaspoon olive oil -
2 medium garlic cloves (minced) -
4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed, patted dry
Directions
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Preheat the broiler. Lightly spray the broiler pan with cooking spray. -
In a food processor or blender, process the remaining ingredients except the fish for 15 to 20 seconds, or until slightly chunky. -
Place the fish on the broiler pan. Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the basil mixture over both sides of the fish. -
Broil the fish about 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn over the fish. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the desired doneness.

Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook
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This recipe is reprinted from AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEALTHY FATS, LOW-CHOLESTEROL COOKBOOK, Fifth Edition. Copyright ©2015 by American Heart Association. Cover photo by Lucy Schaeffer. Published by Harmony Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Available from booksellers everywhere.