Description
This Pesto Salmon Recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare salmon with a flavorful twist. Tender salmon fillets are topped with basil pesto and baked to perfection, resulting in a dish that is not only visually stunning but also incredibly tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Basil Pesto:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Olive Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon:
- 1 lemon (sliced)
Additional:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Add pesto: Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto over each fillet, covering the top evenly. Place a lemon slice on top of each piece of salmon.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven, let rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, pasta, or rice.
- You can also grill the salmon instead of baking by placing it on a lightly oiled grill over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
