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Pesto Salmon Recipe

Pesto Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Pesto Salmon recipe combines the richness of salmon with the vibrant flavors of basil pesto, creating a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any day of the week.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Salmon:

  • 24 ounces salmon fillets (4 6-ounce fillets)

Pesto:

  • 67 tablespoons pesto

Breadcrumb Topping:

  • 1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (grated with a microplane grater if possible)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable spray.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Spread 1½ tablespoons of pesto on each fillet.
  3. Make the breadcrumb topping: Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the salmon fillets.
  4. Cook the salmon: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg