Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring fresh salmon fillets topped with vibrant homemade or store-bought pesto. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Place salmon on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil.
- Spread pesto evenly over each fillet, top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Choose wild-caught salmon when possible for best flavor
- Pesto can be homemade or store-bought
- Don’t overcook – salmon should be slightly pink in center
- Great served with roasted vegetables or pasta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 38g