This low-carb recipe is super easy to make thanks to our ready-made salmon burgers. But don’t let the 10-minute prep time fool you: this meal provides a powerhouse of nutrients essential for heart and brain health like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, and potassium.
Ingredients
1 chef-prepared wild-caught salmon burger
2 TB olive oil
1 tsp pine nuts
1 tsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
1/3 c fresh basil
1 TB grated parmesan cheese
1 c zucchini noodles
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
For the pesto:
1. Combine basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Add oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth.
3. Season with salt and pepper and mix in grated parmesan cheese.
Finished product:
1. Cut salmon burger into bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine zucchini noodles and pesto in a sauce pan over medium heat.
3. Stir to evenly coat zucchini noodles with pesto.
4. Add the salmon to the pan and warm to desired temperature.
Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Calories | 520 |
| Total Fat | 40g |
| Net Carbohydrates | 7.8g |
| Protein | 29g |
| Servings Per Recipe | 1 |
Photographer: Carmen Troesser
