5.0 from 15 votes
Pesto Salmon
This easy Pesto Salmon is covered in basil pesto and then oven-roasted. It's delicious, ready in minutes, and is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (~4 oz each), patted dry
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- pinch salt, ground pepper
- To Serve: fresh basil, lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place salmon fillets skin side down. Drizzle with salt, and pepper. Spread pesto over the top of fillets with a spoon or small spatula (try to cover them as evenly as possible). Sprinkle thyme over the pesto.
- Roast the salmon 4-6 minutes per ½ inch thickness. The fish should flake easily with a fork when it's finished.
- If the salmon has skin, remove it now if desired. It should peel off easily. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh basil (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
193mg
(8%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.