2-Ingredient Baked Pesto Salmon
This 2-ingredient pesto salmon is the kind of meal that looks fancy but takes almost no effort. Just spread your favorite pesto over fresh salmon, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen. The result is perfectly flaky salmon with a flavorful pesto crust that pairs well with pasta, rice, or a simple salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon (if you have extra hungry people for dinner, you can increase the amount of fish and bbq sauce accordingly)
- ½ cup Basil Pesto (homemade or storebought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and place a piece of parchment paper on a baking tray.
- Portion the salmon filets into pieces that are about 2-3” wide and spread about 1 Tablespoon of the pesto onto each piece of fish, being sure to make sure it is in an evenly distributed layer.
- Put the baking tray in the oven and bake until the fish is cooked to about 145℉, 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh salmon or be sure frozen salmon is fully thawed before cooking.
- Cut salmon into evenly sized pieces so it cooks at the same rate.
- Use an instant-read thermometer and remove the salmon as soon as it reaches 145°F. Thinner pieces may finish sooner than thicker ones , that’s normal.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
