Pesto Salmon Recipe

A heart-healthy dish full of omega-3s and topped with fresh, homemade pesto. Even non-fish lovers will want seconds of this Pesto Salmon.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Ingredients

½ cup fresh basil
2 teaspoon fresh garlic
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
⅛ cup pine nuts
4 (4 ounce) salmon filets
¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a food processor or blender, mix together basil, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and pine nuts until it makes a smooth paste.
Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Spread pesto on each fillet, then sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 380 kcal · Carbohydrates: 4 g · Protein: 29 g · Fat: 27 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g · Cholesterol: 73 mg · Sodium: 269 mg · Potassium: 619 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 313 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 168 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Main Course