Pesto Salmon

Get an amazing cheesy pesto flavor with your favorite baked salmon.

This just might be your new weeknight favorite…

Because it is SO EASY to prepare, and it is just a fabulous and tasty salmon! 

Related Pesto Recipes: How to Make Homemade Pesto and Ways to Use Homemade Pesto and Pesto Rice Pilaf

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Pesto Salmon

Super easy and flavorful salmon dish!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy salmon recipes, pesto salmon

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb. salmon fillet
• Salt and pepper
• 8 oz jar pesto
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Side: salad
• Side: rice

Instructions

• Cook rice, as directed.
• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Cut salmon fillet into 4 pieces. Place in small baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Spread the pesto directly onto the salmon, and then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
• PRO TIP: Ask at the store to have your salmon cut into individual size portions.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until salmon is no longer pink in the middle.
• Prepare the salad.
• Serve Pesto Salmon with side salad and rice.