Pesto Salmon Filets

Name: Pesto Salmon Filets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Salmon:; 2 7 oz salmon filets one-inch thick minimum; ¼ tsp kosher salt on top of fish; Homemade pesto:; 2 c fresh basil; 4 cloves garlic; ⅓ c pine nuts; ⅓ c grated parmesan cheese; ⅓ c extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

20m

This flavorful recipe features tender, flaky salmon filets topped with a homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. The salmon is seasoned with kosher salt and baked to perfection, creating a delicious and nutritious seafood dish that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings: 2

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Salmon

2 7 oz salmon filets one-inch thick minimum

¼ tsp kosher salt on top of fish

Homemade Pesto

2 c fresh basil

4 cloves garlic

⅓ c pine nuts

⅓ c grated parmesan cheese

⅓ c extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

Steps

Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

Place salmon filets on parchment paper on a sheet pan with the skin side down. Pat dry with paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt to season then set aside.

In a food processor (or blender), combine the pesto ingredients and blend until completely incorporated.

Cover the top of the salmon with pesto, about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons per salmon filet.

Place the sheet pan in the oven in the middle rack and bake for 6-10 minutes. Test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. If it reads 145 °F, it’s done.

I like to take it out at 135 °F and let it sit on the counter for five minutes to reach the temperature. This prevents it from overcooking.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

811kcal

40%
Fat

70g

3%
Saturated Fat

12g

0%
Carbohydrates

14g

0%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

40g

2%
Cholesterol

52mg

2%
Sodium

583mg

29%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.