If you’re looking for a delicious, yet quick, Lenten recipe, I can hardly think of anything better than baked salmon with pesto. Learn how to make it.

I’ve got to believe this one would score high marks on your nutritionist’s healthy meals list, and there is really very little technique involved and no exotic ingredients.

The only thing is to make sure you gather up the freshest ingredients possible. The fresh is what makes this dish. Doesn’t it look gorgeous?

Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe

4 portions

Estimated preparation time: 3 minutes – From start to finish: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

1 – 1.25 pounds salmon
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of basil pesto, check out the recipe here
cherry tomatoes and basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray

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Process

Pre-heat oven at 450 degrees F.

Cover baking sheet with parchment paper or with a layer of non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Pat dry the salmon and place it, skin side down, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Bake 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. If you are using a small oven or a convection oven it may take 1/3 less time. Please check it often. The salmon will change from a bright orange color to pale pink.

Cover generously with the pesto and serve immediately.

Add a side of pasta or salad.

Enjoy!

salmon with pesto (whole) by mamalatinatips.com

Baked Salmon with Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

1 – 1.25 pounds salmon
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of basil pesto check out the recipe here
Cherry tomatoes and basil leaves for garnish

Utensilios

Baking sheet
Parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

Pre-heat oven at 450 degrees F.
Cover baking sheet with parchment paper or with a layer of non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Pat dry the salmon and place it, skin side down, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. If you are using a small oven or a convection oven it may take 1/3 less time. Please check it often. The salmon will change from a bright orange color to pale pink.
Cover generously with the pesto and serve immediately.
Add a side of pasta or salad.

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Silvia started bilingual website Mama Latina Tips in 2009 to connect and share her stories, recipes and culture with readers. Silvia loves dancing, cooking, watching movies, reading, throwing Mexican parties and spending time with family and friends. Silvia is the winner of The Great American Recipe.

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