Pesto Glazed Salmon

Salmon, pesto, and parmesan cheese, roasted until the salmon is tender and infused with pesto awesomeness (basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese).

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword baked salmon, basil pesto, dinner, easy, weeknight

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 320kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Baking Dish

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets either two 12-ounce fillets, or four 6-ounce fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto refrigerated or shelf-stable
4 teaspoons grated or shredded parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil or parsley for serving optional
Lemon slices or wedges for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a shallow baking dish or ovenproof pan with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
Place the salmon on the prepared pan and season with salt and black pepper.
Brush the pesto all over the salmon. Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until the salmon is fork tender (a meat thermometer should register 145 degrees).
Top with fresh basil or parsley, if using, and serve with lemon slices on the side.

Nutrition