Description
Flaky salmon fillets baked with a vibrant pesto crust. A quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (1.5-2 pound) salmon fillet, skin on or off
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread pesto evenly over the top of the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade pesto.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes