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Baked pesto salmon in a casserole dish with tomatoes and basil.
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Lemon Basil Pesto Salmon Recipe

This Lemon Basil Pesto Salmon recipe is one of the best healthy weeknight meals! Made entirely in one casserole dish with just a few simple ingredients, the flavors in this recipe are unlike any other. Put this low-effort dinner together in no time at all for a meal that everyone will love!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 253kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup pesto divided
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 4-6 ounce salmon filets
  • 1/4 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
  • fresh basil leaves optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix the tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons of the pesto, salt, pepper, and garlic together in a baking dish or casserole dish.
  • Roast the tomatoes for 10 minutes.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, set out the salmon and pat dry.
  • Move the tomatoes to the sides of the dish and place the salmon filets (skin-side down) in the center.
  • Top each salmon filet with 1 Tablespoon of pesto.
  • Add chopped walnuts and goat cheese to the filets.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the entire dish.
  • Add a little bit lemon zest (optional), salt, and pepper to each salmon filet.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the filets are flaky.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Salmon filets with the skin on works better in this recipe, but skin off works, too. Simply add a little bit of oil to the pan before baking for skin off filets to keep them from sticking!
  • This recipe can make 2-3 servings, depending on what you serve it with!

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1706IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg