Pesto Salmon
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pesto Salmon
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Pesto Salmon is easy to make, and bursting with flavor. This recipe makes for a great quick and simple healthy family dinner.
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Ingredients
- 12-16 oz Salmon fillet (¾-1 pound)
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 3 gloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ¾-1 cup basil pesto store bought or homemade
- Fresh Lemon for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- In a small bowl, add the cherry tomatoes and toss with the minced garlic.
- Lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- On a baking sheet, line with a sheet of parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet, skin side down on the parchment paper.
- Brush 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the salmon. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Gently arrange the prepped tomatoes around the salmon on the sheet pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the salmon starts to flake when checked with a fork.
- Add the pesto sauce over the salmon.
- Bake for an additional 2-3 to heat the pesto.
- Serve warm with a few lemon wedges. Pair with your favorite leafy greens or roasted vegetables.
- Enjoy every bite!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Potassium
667mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1526IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 667mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1526IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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