Baked Salmon with Pesto
Tender, flaky salmon fillets baked to perfection and topped with fragrant basil pesto, creating a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed meal ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (sliced or juiced)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread 1 tbsp of pesto over each fillet.
- Top with lemon slices or squeeze lemon juice over the pesto.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh homemade pesto.
- Do not overbake salmon—check for doneness at 12 minutes.
- Use dairy-free pesto for a lactose-free option.
- Add vegetables like asparagus or cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet for a complete meal.
- Parmesan can be sprinkled on top before baking for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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