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5 from 3 votes

Pesto Salmon

Quick, easy and delicious salmon recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 751kcal
Author: Allianna Moximchalk
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • Food processor If you are making your own pesto

Ingredients

For the salmon:

  • 3 6 ounce salmon filets I love getting mine from butcher box!
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup pesto see below recipe for homemade pesto

Homemade pesto: (optional)

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts omit for AIP
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast parm cheese if you eat dairy!
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. If you are making your own pesto, place all ingredients in the food processor and blend until smooth. If you are using store bought-skip. Lay out the salmon on a baking dish and sprinkle with garlic powder and sea salt. Then, drizzle the pesto on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on how well done you like your salmon. I like to save some extra sauce to dip in on the side.
    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

Notes

If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1358mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2523IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2mg