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

Mark McCormick
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious.


Echo Ellen
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the pesto is so flavorful.


Brianna Giese
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best salmon he's ever had.


SAHIL Veer
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the pesto is to die for.


Ahmadh Ahmadh
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I loved this recipe. The pesto was light and flavorful and didn't overpower the salmon.


Surngi Herath
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. The salmon is a nice canvas for the pesto and the parmesan cheese adds a nice touch of richness.


Srj Sakib Media Present
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is so flavorful and the salmon is always cooked perfectly.


Phillip Ellis
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the pesto is divine.


Naveed Tanoli
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious.


Farjana Khatun
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the pesto is so flavorful.


Kotha Islam
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best salmon he's ever had.


Lokesh Bhandari
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the pesto is to die for.


Queen Bonga
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I loved this recipe. The pesto was light and flavorful and didn't overpower the salmon.


Akash 1988
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. The salmon is a nice canvas for the pesto and the parmesan cheese adds a nice touch of richness.


SR 5x9 sohel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is so flavorful and the salmon is always cooked perfectly.


Md Basir Khan
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the pesto is divine.


Gemma Arechiga
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly good. The pesto really brings out the flavor of the fish.


Queeneth Queeneth
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This recipe is a keeper! The pesto is so easy to make and the salmon cooks up perfectly. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Shihab Khan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The salmon was moist and flaky and the pesto was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves salmon.


Md Musha bd newc
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This basil pesto salmon with parmesan is a delightful dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the pesto is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


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