Description
This 3 ingredient pesto salmon recipe is so simple! It’s a perfect weeknight meal made with fresh salmon and flavourful pesto. You can have this easy salmon recipe on the table in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb – 2 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- optional: fresh lemon, basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Place the salmon skin side down (if you’re using salmon with skin) in the middle of the baking sheet. Smother the salmon with the pesto sauce, covering the entire top surface. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese all over, on top.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the salmon for 9-10 minutes or until the thickest part of the salmon flakes with a fork. Remove the salmon from the oven, and cut it into portions. Squeeze a bit of lemon over the top for extra flavour and sprinkle a few fresh basil leaves on top.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: oven bake
- Cuisine: american
