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A close-up of a perfectly cooked fillet of Easy Pesto Salmon 3 Ingredients In Just 20 Minutes on a white plate.

Easy Pesto Salmon


  • Author: freddyrecipes.com
  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Prepare salmon with pesto in just 20 minutes using three main ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Spread an even layer of basil pesto over the top of each salmon fillet.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 2
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 90

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