Name: Pesto Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets; 1/2 cup pesto sauce; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon wedges for serving

Pesto Salmon

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A luxurious yet simple Pesto Salmon recipe, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Author: doughgirlbyleaa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Paleo

Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets
1/2 cup pesto sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
Season each fillet with salt and pepper.
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over each salmon fillet.
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges.

Notes

Opt for wild-caught salmon for richer flavor. Feel free to experiment with different pestos and toppings.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 60mg

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