Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe

Jump to RecipeEspañol

If you’re looking for a delicious, yet quick, Lenten recipe, I can hardly think of anything better than baked salmon with pesto. Learn how to make it.

Salmon and Pesto by mamalatinatips.com

I’ve got to believe this one would score high marks on your nutritionist’s healthy meals list, and there is really very little technique involved and no exotic ingredients.

The only thing is to make sure you gather up the freshest ingredients possible. The fresh is what makes this dish. Doesn’t it look gorgeous?

RELATED POST: Tilapia Empanadas

Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe

4 portions

Estimated preparation time: 3 minutes From start to finish: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 – 1.25 pounds salmon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of basil pesto, check out the recipe here
  • cherry tomatoes and basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray

RELATED POST: Cilantro Pesto and Shrimp Pasta

Process

Pre-heat oven at 450 degrees F.

Cover baking sheet with parchment paper or with a layer of non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Pat dry the salmon and place it, skin side down, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Bake 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. If you are using a small oven or a convection oven it may take 1/3 less time. Please check it often. The salmon will change from a bright orange color to pale pink.

Cover generously with the pesto and serve immediately.

Add a side of pasta or salad.

Enjoy!

salmon with pesto (whole) by mamalatinatips.com

Salmon and Pesto by mamalatinatips.com

Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 – 1.25 pounds salmon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of basil pesto check out the recipe here
  • Cherry tomatoes and basil leaves for garnish

Utensilios

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven at 450 degrees F.
  • Cover baking sheet with parchment paper or with a layer of non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Pat dry the salmon and place it, skin side down, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. If you are using a small oven or a convection oven it may take 1/3 less time. Please check it often. The salmon will change from a bright orange color to pale pink.
  • Cover generously with the pesto and serve immediately.
  • Add a side of pasta or salad.
Silvia Martinez
Latest posts by Silvia Martinez (see all)

Sharing is caring!

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
Rate this recipe




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

4 Comments
Newest
Oldest
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

As Seen On