Easy Pesto Salmon with a Crispy Breadcrumb Crust
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5.0
15 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
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Calories
3111 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Easy Pesto Salmon with a Crispy Breadcrumb Crust
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You can simply bake salmon with pesto for a quick and easy dinner, but adding crispy olive oil breadcrumbs and a lemony pesto drizzle brings the flavor and texture over the top.
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Ingredients
- 4 (4-5 ounce) skin-on salmon filets (about 1 pound salmon, or a large piece sliced into 4 filets)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free is okay)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , plus more to drizzle
- 4 tablespoons pesto (divided)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the salmon. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the salmon pieces dry.
- Prep the breadcrumbs. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir gently but thoroughly to distribute the oil.
- Coat salmon with pesto. Remove the hot sheet pan from the oven, and drizzle olive oil over the aluminum foil. Set the salmon pieces skin-side down on top of the hot, oil-coated foil. Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread 3 tablespoons of the pesto in an even layer on top of the salmon.
- Add the panko. Divide panko between pieces of salmon, sprinkling it densely on top.
- Bake the salmon. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the filets are firm and just cooked through and the breadcrumbs look toasted and lightly browned.
- Make the pesto drizzle. While the salmon bakes, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of pesto with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Season with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Serve. When the salmon flakes easily with a fork, remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle with the pesto lemon sauce and serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
311.1kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6.8g
(2%)
Protein
24.2g
(48%)
Fat
20.1g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3.1g
(16%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.6g
Cholesterol
63.6mg
(21%)
Sodium
245.2mg
(10%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
347.9IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51.7mg
(5%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311.1kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 24.2g | 48% |
| Fat | 20.1g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.6g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 63.6mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 245.2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 347.9IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51.7mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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