Weeknight Pesto Salmon
A quick and easy recipe that takes less than 20 minutes to make. The perfect low carb entree for busy weeknights.
Calories 265kcal
Cost $22
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 softened to room temperature
- 3 tablespoons Pesto sauce store bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- sea salt and ground pepper
- 1 (2 lb.) Salmon Filet with or without skin
Instructions
- PREPARE: Preheat the oven to 425˚ F and adjust the oven rack to the center postion. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange salmon filet on top. Check the salmon for any remianing bones and carefully pull them out.
- MAKE THE PESTO BUTTER AND SALMON: In a small bowl, mix together the butter, pesto and lemon zest using a rubber spatula to press the mixture together. Season the salmon with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon pepper1. Spread the pesto mixture over the top of the salmon filet.
- BAKE THE SALMON in the prepared oven for 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
- Taste your pesto butter before you season the fish. It may not be necessary to add additional seasoning to the fish is your sauce is on the salty side.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 578mg | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 8mg