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Pesto Baked Salmon

Cultural Context

Pesto Baked Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with the vibrant freshness of pesto. Originating from Italian cuisine, pesto is traditionally made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and cheese, making it a perfect complement to the buttery texture of baked salmon. This dish has gained popularity in American households for its simplicity and the healthy benefits of both salmon and fresh herbs. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different types of fish or homemade pestos, making it a versatile favorite.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
24 ounces of salmon fillets
6-7 tablespoons pesto
⅓ cup fresh breadcrumbs
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

pesto

🥗Healthier: spinach pesto

💰Cheaper: homemade basil pesto

Spinach pesto reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

Place a piece of tin foil on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with vegetable spray.

3

Lay the salmon fillets on the baking sheet so they don’t touch.

4

Spoon 1½ tablespoons of basil pesto over each fillet and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon or knife.

5

Combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

6

Top the salmon fillets with the breadcrumb mixture.

7

Cook the salmon for 12 minutes for medium and up to 15 minutes to cook through.

Cooking Techniques

spreadingbaking

Equipment Needed

rimmed baking sheettin foilvegetable sprayspoonknifesmall bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Salmon with PestoBaked Salmon Pesto

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