Pesto Salmon
This vibrant Pesto Salmon features tender, flaky salmon fillets topped with a garlicky, herb-packed basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, and a splash of lemon for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix pesto with minced garlic and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the pesto mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets, then sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and garnish with fresh basil.
- Serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning for a better roast.
- Use homemade or high-quality store-bought pesto.
- Don’t overbake — check for doneness at 12 minutes.
- Toast pine nuts for deeper flavor.
Find it online: https://dishmio.com/pesto-salmon/