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Baked Pesto Salmon

This Baked Pesto Salmon recipe is made with just 4 ingredients and done in 20 minutes. The oven-baked filets are moist, healthy, and so flavorful. This is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces salmon fillets
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup Homemade Pesto Sauce divided
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Season the 12 ounces salmon fillets with some Kosher salt and ground pepper. Lay the fish, skin-side-down, in a baking dish large enough to fit the salmon and tomatoes.
  3. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the 1/3 cup homemade pesto sauce over the fish. Spread evenly to cover the fillets. Add the 1 pint cherry tomatoes to the sides of the fish.
  4. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and begins to flake with a fork.
  5. Transfer the fish to a serving platter and serve with remaining pesto sauce on top. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Salmon: Use fresh, high-quality fish. You can also substitute any other fish of your choice.
  • Pesto sauce: you can use homemade or store-bought.
  • Cherry tomatoes: Also called grape tomatoes. You can use any variety, including yellow, orange, or heirloom cherry tomatoes.
  • Careful not to overcook. Salmon is moist and flaky when not overbaked. Cook the salmon to 140-145°F (it will continue cooking slightly in the hot pan).
  • Storage and freezing: Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can also wrap it gently and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat until warmed through. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 316mg (13%) Potassium 675mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1029IU (21%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 316mg 13%
Potassium 675mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1029IU 21%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.