Cilantro Pesto Crusted Salmon

Progresso® bread crumbs provide simple addition to this salmon topped with pesto and cheese – a hearty dinner. MORE + LESS -

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cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

tablespoons chopped walnuts

small clove garlic, peeled

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

cups lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

1/3

cup olive oil

salmon fillets (6 oz each)

Topping

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cup shredded Asiago cheese

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cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

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Heat oven to 400°F. In food processor, place 1/2 cup bread crumbs, the walnuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover; process 30 seconds. Add cilantro; process until well blended. With food processor running, slowly add oil, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl, until pesto is spreadable.
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Spray 15x10-inch pan with cooking spray. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in pan. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pesto evenly over each fillet. In small bowl, mix Topping ingredients; sprinkle over pesto.
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Bake 12 to 18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork and topping is light golden brown.