Description
Pesto Salmon is a delightful dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are generously coated with fresh basil pesto, perfectly complemented by a squeeze of zesty lemon juice. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal suitable for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, Pesto Salmon is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and arrange the salmon fillets side by side.
- Season each fillet with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Generously spread pesto over each fillet and finish with lemon juice.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices or fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg