Basil Pesto Salmon Parmesan Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Basil Pesto Salmon Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets with skin on

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground smoked black pepper (such as McCormick® Smokehouse)

2 tablespoons pesto in olive oil

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

melted

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Pull out any salmon bones with pliers. Slice salmon into 5 equal portions. Place salmon skin side-down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Transfer to a large baking pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper; loosely cover with foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove baking pan from oven and uncover. Smear pesto over each portion of salmon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking uncovered until cheese is melted about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.

Nutritional Information

Basil Pesto Salmon Parmesan Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 277.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31g 62%

Carbohydrates: 0.8g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 29%

Cholesterol: 76.5mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 324.9IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.9mg 107%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 11.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 118.4mg 12%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 42.1mg 15%

Potassium: 511.8mg 14%

Sodium: 551.4mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 144

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.