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Pesto Salmon

Delicious Pesto Salmon in 20 Minutes: Quick & Healthy Dinner

Enjoy a quick and healthy dinner with this Delicious Pesto Salmon recipe made in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, flavorful, and rich in omega-3
  • 6 tablespoons Pesto Store-bought or homemade
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs Panko for extra crunch
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with tin foil.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet, spaced apart for even cooking.
  3. Spread 1½ tablespoons of pesto on each salmon fillet.
  4. Combine fresh breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture over each pesto-coated fillet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden-brown and the fish flakes easily.
  7. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and let the salmon rest before serving for enhanced flavors.

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