Pesto Salmon
"This salmon recipe is so simple and yet extremely impressive; I often serve it to company or on special occasions and I'm always asked for the recipe. I serve it with angel hair pasta (lightly tossed with fresh herbs and olive oil), a basic spring mix salad with vinegarette, and a crusty, hearty garlic bread - enjoy!"
photo by LauRue
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 4 -6 salmon fillets (no skin)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- fresh ground pepper
- 3⁄4 cup prepared pesto sauce (refrigerated) or 3/4 cup fresh homemade pesto sauce
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 sliced plum tomatoes (optional)
directions
- Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place each salmon fillet in the baking pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- Apply freshly ground pepper to taste over each fillet.
- Gently spread pesto sauce over each fillet.
- Sprinkle parmesean cheese over each fillet.
- Optional: Place plum tomatoes slices on each fillet and sprinkle with a bit of additional parmesean cheese.
- Bake prepared salmon fillets in a 350 oven for approximately 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
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Reviews
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This is a new "go-to" in my recipe file. We made this last night and it was FANTASTIC.... assuming you've already got (or made) the pesto, how much easier could it be??? We used my home made pesto (I make it in huge batches when the basil crop comes in, 2-3 times each summer), and I took the option of topping it with thin slices of tomato. We also used one uncut salmon fillet which was then cut into 6 nice serving-sized pieces. We served it without a starch, but it would be nice with roasted potatoes or rice pilaf... something with a slight lemony hint would be great. -
This is VERY good. I love pesto on just about anything, and this was just fantastic. I cut the servings to 2, and I eyeballed the pesto and parmesan. I doubt I used 1/4 cup of parmesan. And I will probably use less olive oil next time. We had it with a side salad. Thanks!! -
Fast, easy and delicious!!
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I s&p the salmon and seared it on each side for onl a few seconds in a hot pan with EVOO. Then I followed the rest of the recipe minus adding EVOO before the pesto. Too much liquid. I toasted a cibatta bun and put the salmon on it for a yummy sandwich! Paired it with sauteed mushrooms and a glass of ice water with a lemon. Very refreshing for a summer day! Great job! -
So delicious and easy to prepare. A new favorite. I had mine over salad greens.
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I live in sunny Florida, although originally from the Northeast. Being in such a culturally diverse area has really opened my mind to both eating and cooking new flavors, textures and methods. I work full-time in a corporate environment, I am happily married and I have three beautiful children (and all of them are a tad on the picky side when it comes to food!).
Because I love to cook and yet have such a full schedule, I'm always on the prowl for recipes that are either 1)unique, fresh and quick or 2) can be made in a crockpot and don't taste like mushy meat/vegetable concoctions. The weekends are my time to experiment and bake special breads/muffins that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
My favorite food to cook/experiment with is Mexican/Southwest cuisine - I LOVE a hint of chipotle pepper - in marinades, sauces, salsas and even guacamole...yum! I really love all kinds of food and I'm definitely not a picky eater.
Please note that I am a bit on the stricter side when it comes to recipe reviews - see as follow:
*****Specatacular; a recipe that is a keeper that I will make again and again
****Recipe was really good but didn't knock me off my feet
***Recipe was eatable but will probably not make again
**Recipe just doesn't cut it.
*Yuck - threw it out because it wasn't eatable.
