Pesto Salmon

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4.7

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    229 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pesto Salmon

This Pesto Salmon recipe is the best way to make baked salmon. With only 5 ingredients including Greek yogurt and homemade pesto, it will be your new favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 ounces salmon fillets , cut into 4 ounce portions
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese , finely grated
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat with cooking spray.
  2. Dab tops of salmon fillets with a paper towel to dry. Place on rimmed baking sheet with about an inch separation from each other.
  3. In a small bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt with pesto sauce, Kosher salt and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Slather each salmon fillet with yogurt mixture.
  5. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes. The exact time with vary depending on the thickness of your salmon. You can check to see if it is done by gently touching with the edge of a fork. If if comes apart, then it is done.
  6. Remove and allow to sit for 3-4 minutes before serving.
  7. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 759mg (32%) Potassium 626mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 759mg 32%
Potassium 626mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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

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