Description
Pesto salmon is a delectable dish that elevates tender salmon fillets with vibrant basil pesto, all ready in just 30 minutes. This recipe is not only quick and easy but also offers a healthy meal option perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds fresh salmon fillets
- ½ cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets in the dish and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Spread the basil pesto evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzling any juices from the baking dish on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or crushed red pepper to the seasoning mix. Experiment with different pestos like sun-dried tomato for a unique twist. If time permits, marinate the salmon in pesto for up to two hours before baking.