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Five ingredients lend a huge amount of flavor to this quick pesto baked salmon. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
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4 SERVINGS
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the baking sheet, skin side down.
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240Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories240Calories from Fat140 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat15g23% |
Saturated Fat3.5g18% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol60mg20% |
Sodium360mg15% |
Potassium460mg13% |
Protein23g |
Calories from Fat140 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate3g1% |
Dietary Fiber1g4% |
Sugars0g |
Vitamin A2% |
Vitamin C25% |
Calcium4% |
Iron6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(75)

Kathy DeFord 10 months ago
It’s a keeper. I made exactly according to the directions and really liked it. My husband liked it too, even though he doesn’t like pesto. I didn’t tell him the topping was pesto.

L.E. Smith a year ago
I have to admit I cheated and used a commercial sauce. I've made fresh Pesto in the past, I just didn't have the time (or the energy) to do it this time. this recipe was mainly for the idea of a great dinner.

Shayla Main 2 years ago
I made it as is and it was so good. It's so simple in it's ingredients and preparation, and yet it tastes like something you'd pay $25 for at a restaurant.

Peterson 3 years ago
love it! i used fresh cracked pepper instead and sided it with garlic asparagus for a nice keto friendly dinner.

Blair Carter 3 years ago
So delicious. Especially for such a simple recipe. I made about 9 filets from salmon I cut up. Added about 10 minutes to the time. Came out wonderful. Squeezed some lemon on top and even added some capers. Great recipe! I will be making this again for sure!

Daniel Wiehoff 3 years ago
It's quick and easy; nothing too special. The taste likely depends a lot on the quality of the pesto, though – it was slightly overpowering for my taste.

B200007 3 years ago
My family loved it! Before spreading pesto over it, I added some slightly salted butter. It was delicious

whiterose 3 years ago
Easy & tasty herby flavour. Used a tablespoon of pesto for each salmon. Then, baked the salmon on top of cubes of potatoes & slices of tomatoes.

Jonathan 3 years ago
I definitely failed to make enough. Even the non-fish eaters were ravenous. I will likely use a fresh cut of salmon next time, but it was definitely amazing.