BASIL PESTO SALMON PARMESAN

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Salmon with Smokehouse pepper, pesto smear, and a Parmesan crust. Serve with fresh-cooked green beans, asparagus, red wine, garlic bread, and Greek salad.

Provided by Mr. Saxton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 551.4 mg

My Zecret
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


ilir Lame
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out perfectly. The pesto sauce was also delicious.


Gecko
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md rakib Free
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


nana bac
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


PK MIRZA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great! The pesto sauce was also very good.


S burr
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Victoriano Rodriguez Sr.
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Delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssegirinya Alisha
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakayonga Florence123
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Mr. sumanthapa
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This was my first time making salmon and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salmon was cooked to perfection. The pesto sauce was also delicious.


AMDsahaba Sahaba
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The salmon is moist and flaky, and the pesto sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend it!


MD mahim Islam
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This basil pesto salmon parmesan recipe was a hit with my family! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. Even my picky eater loved it.