Easy Lemon Pesto Salmon
This quick baked salmon dish is full of zesty lemon, fresh pesto, and sweet cherry tomatoes—perfect for a healthy, low-carb dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb fresh salmon
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil. Cut the salmon into four equal fillets and place them on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle each fillet with garlic powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Spread 1/8 cup of pesto sauce evenly over the top of each fillet.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (the center should be opaque pink, not translucent orange).
While the salmon is baking, quarter the cherry tomatoes.
After baking, top each fillet with fresh cherry tomatoes and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can use either homemade or high-quality jarred pesto.
Great served with a side of roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a light salad.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/easy-lemon-pesto-salmon/
