Description
This Juicy Baked Pesto Salmon is your new go-to for a flavorful, no-fuss dinner. With just a handful of ingredients—salmon, rich pesto, and zesty lemon—you’ll have a meal that’s loaded with omega-3s and vibrant Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, healthy weeknight meals, and protein-packed food ideas. Whether you’re hosting guests or meal-prepping for the week, this easy recipe delivers bold taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
8 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil at the base.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the dish.
3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of pesto over each fillet and spread evenly.
4. Layer 2-3 lemon slices over each fillet.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
For best flavor, use homemade pesto or a high-quality jarred version.
Don’t overbake—salmon should flake easily and stay juicy inside.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy dinner, salmon, pesto salmon, low carb, gluten free