Baked Salmon with Pesto
Buttery salmon with pesto - an effortless way to add a punch of flavor! Seriously flavorful and easy 30-minute dinner right here!!
Ingredients
- 4 (4-6oz) skinless salmon filets Note 1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons pesto Note 2
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Drizzle olive oil all over the prepared baking sheet and evenly sprinkle half of the salt over the oil.
- Arrange the salmon filets on oil and sprinkle the remaining salt over the fish.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on each filet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the fish, it’ll take more or less. I prefer to cook the filets until internal temp reaches around 135°F. (This thermometer is a life-saver!)
- Serve immediately with perfectly fluffy rice and blanched asparagus, if desired.
Notes
Note 1: I don't recommend skin-on salmon for this recipe, because the skin will get soft and soggy from baking at low heat.
Note 2: I love this homemade pesto, but sometimes store-bought pesto comes in handy. My favorite brand of pesto is Giovanni Rana (pictured below).
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 348IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.