Description
A simple and flavorful baked salmon dish topped with pesto, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread pesto evenly over the salmon.
- Arrange lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or store-bought pesto.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the salmon.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lb salmon
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked pesto salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner