Description
Pesto salmon is a deliciously simple dish that features tender salmon fillets topped with vibrant basil pesto, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread a thick layer of pesto over each fillet.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- 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 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg