Pesto Salmon
A quick and easy Pesto Salmon recipe that combines the richness of salmon with aromatic basil pesto for a delightful culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a generous layer of basil pesto over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Serve with lemon wedges for added zest.
Notes
Make sure not to overbake the salmon to retain its moisture. Consider swapping basil pesto with sun-dried tomato pesto for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://cookingwithmayaa.com/pesto-salmon/