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Best Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe (Easy)

Best Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Experience the best baked salmon with pesto recipe, a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose your favorite salmon type.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Softened.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Homemade Basil Pesto Store-bought is an alternative.
  • 0.25 cup Pine Nuts Can be substituted or omitted.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Allow salmon fillets to sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes and pat them dry.
  3. Mix softened butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl, then spoon over each fillet.
  4. Place salmon on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil to make pesto while salmon is baking.
  6. Top baked salmon with pesto and garnish with toasted pine nuts and cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for busy nights; this recipe is not only quick but healthy and flavorful.

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