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Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe
This Baked Pesto Salmon recipe is quickly becoming our new go-to way of cooking our favorite fish! In 25 minutes, you'll have the most tender, flaky fish with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1-1 ¼ lbs. salmon
- ¼ cup pesto sauce prepared
- ½ lemon juice and zest
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes
- fresh parsley or basil finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut salmon into four 4- to 5-ounce fillets. Remove the skin, if preferred. Place salmon in a 9x13 inch baking dish with at least 1 inch of space between each filet.
- Whisk together the prepared pesto sauce, lemon juice and zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, spread 2 teaspoons of the sauce over each piece of salmon, reserving the remaining for serving. Make sure to coat all sides of the filet.
- Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with finely chopped fresh parsley or basil.
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Notes
- Prep-Ahead Instructions: If you're making your own basil, you can whip it up a few days in advance.
- Storage Directions: If you have leftover pesto salmon, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days. For the best results, reheat it gently in the oven or microwave. You can freeze baked pesto salmon for an easy meal later. For the best results, wrap individual portions in foil, then place them in a freezer-safe container. It should keep for up to 3 months. Let the salmon thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
449mg
(19%)
Potassium
720mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.