Description
This Pesto Salmon recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Tender salmon fillets are topped with basil pesto, lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil, then baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Pesto:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: To 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Season salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper.
- Add pesto: Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto on each fillet.
- Drizzle olive oil: Over the salmon and top with lemon slices.
- Bake: For 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the salmon with trout or another firm fish.
- For a dairy-free option, use pesto made without cheese.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
