Pesto Salmon
Savor this Pesto Salmon recipe: flaky, high-protein salmon baked in 35 minutes, topped with vibrant pesto, pine nuts, & fresh lemon zest.
35 min4 servings317 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, preferably wild-caught
- Olive oil for brushing
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare quick salmon soak with 3 tablespoons of kosher salt in 4 cups of lukewarm water. Salmon soaks for 15 minutes.
- 2
Season salmon: Oil the baking dish, pat dry salmon, place in dish. Season each fillet.
- 3
Bake: Cover dish with foil, bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil, bake for 5-7 more minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- 4
Garnish: Top each fillet with a tablespoon of basil pesto. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
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