Pesto Crusted Roast Salmon

• Pesto Crust
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups basil leaves, stemmed and chopped
• 1 cup white breadcrumb
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup crisp bacon bits
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• 8 (7 ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

1. To make the crust: Combine all ingredients except the olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor.
2. With the processor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until incorporated.
3. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
4. To prepare the salmon: Preheat the oven to 400 F.
5. Spread the pesto crust 1/8-inch thick on the salmon fillets.
6. In a dry nonstick ovenproof saute pan or skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil and sear the salmon, crust-side down.
7. Turn the fillets over and place in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until cooked through.

crust, basil, white breadcrumb, pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic, crisp bacon, extra virgin olive oil, salt, salmon, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pesto-crusted-roast-salmon-67524 (may not work)