Description
This easy pesto salmon recipe uses just 3 ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes. It’s a healthy, flavorful, and quick dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 lemon (for juice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Spread a generous layer of pesto over each salmon fillet.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade pesto for a fresher taste.
- This recipe pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.
- Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
