Baked Pesto Salmon
This is a variation of our roasted fish base recipe. Baked pesto salmon is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner. Add to a salad or pair with some roasted veggies and a grain salad for a complete meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- ~1 pound salmon, whole or individual fillets (with or without skin)
- Dash salt & pepper
- ¼ cup pesto
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, nonstick spray, or a light brush of oil.
- Place salmon on baking sheet, skin side down (if skin on). Blot the salmon dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast 10 minutes for every inch of thickness. Salmon should flake easily with a fork and internal temperature should reach 145ºF.
- Top each fillet with 1 Tablespoon of pesto. Serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
Remove small pin bones before cooking using fish bone tweezers; these are no fun to bite into!
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet + 1 Tablespoon pesto | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg