Description
Tender salmon fillets topped with fresh basil pesto, baked until flaky and served with lemon wedges. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush baking sheet with olive oil, place salmon skin-side down.
- Spread pesto evenly over each fillet.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for best results
- Don’t overcook; salmon should be slightly pink in center
- Can substitute store-bought pesto if needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 34g
