Description
Pesto salmon is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines tender salmon fillets with rich, aromatic pesto for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto over each fillet, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Drizzle lemon juice on top and season with salt and pepper.
- If using, scatter cherry tomatoes around the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg