Pesto-Crusted Salmon
Elevate your salmon dish with this delightful pesto crusted salmon recipe. With a flavorful blend of basil pesto, crunchy breadcrumbs, and tender salmon fillets, this easy-to-make dish offers a burst of flavors and textures.
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Servings: 2
Equipment
- 1 Baking tray
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs see note
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set your over to preheat to 400°F. Drizzle a sheet pan with olive oil and place it in the oven while preheating. This is very important to ensure crispy salmon skin!1 tablespoon olive oil
- Place your salmon fillets on a plate or cutting board skin side down and pat both sides with paper towels to dry them off. This will also help achieve crispy skin.2 salmon fillets
- Liberally season the flesh side of each fillet with salt and pepper.1½ teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Evenly spread the pesto over each of the fillets.¼ cup basil pesto
- Sprinkle each fillet with breadcrumbs then grate fresh parmesan over the top.¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated parmesan
- Remove the prepared baking sheet from the oven. Carefully place each fillet on the baking sheet. You should hear a sizzle as you place the fillets. Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky.
- Serve with your favorite side and enjoy!
Notes
- These can be replaced by any breadcrumbs of your choice. You can even crush up cornflakes cereal if you have that on hand!
Nutrition Facts
Pesto-Crusted Salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
535
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.