Baked Pesto Salmon (Only 3 Ingredients)
User Reviews
4.8
204 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
281 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Pesto Salmon (Only 3 Ingredients)
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With just 3 ingredients, this pesto baked salmon comes out perfectly moist, flakey, and juicy every single time. Great served as a salad or pasta topper!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Salmon fillet
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Slice the salmon into equal-sized pieces.
- Assemble the salmon skin-side down on a baking dish.
- Season the salmon with salt and apply a few spoonfuls of pesto to each piece.
- Bake the salmon for about 12 minutes (depending on the thickness of the filet, it may need more or less time). You'll know the salmon is ready when the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
921mg
(38%)
Potassium
556mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
670IU
(13%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 921mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 670IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
204 reviews
Excellent
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