* 4 Servings
* Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

* 1-1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
* 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
* 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 3/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
* 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

* For pesto, combine the basil, oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, salt and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped.
* Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over fillets. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pesto for another use.)
* Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 205 calories, 18 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 10 g protein.

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