Pesto Salmon
Pesto Salmon is a delightful dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with a vibrant pesto sauce, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With its rich taste and beautiful presentation, Pesto Salmon transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Generously spread pesto sauce over each fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Pair with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using sun-dried tomato or arugula pesto instead of traditional basil pesto. Sear the salmon skin-side down on the stovetop for a crispy finish before baking.