Creamy Pesto Parmesan Baked Salmon

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This Creamy Pesto Parmesan Baked Salmon is a gorgeous Spring entree that is easy to make and will seriously impress your guest!

How to make a creamy arugula basil pesto?

  1. In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, garlic cloves, 1/2 cup parmesan, and zest of 1 Lemon. Pulse until almost smooth.
  2. While on low speed, gradually drizzle in the olive oil.
  3. Add the butter and pulse until smooth. Adjust to taste with salt and black pepper.

How long to bake salmon?

It really depends on the thickness of your salmon fillet. I usually prefer to bake at 425F for 15-18 minutes, but smaller fillets at 12-15 minutes. In this recipe, we are baking at a lower temperature for a few minutes longer to help the pesto's flavors really absorb into the salmon fillet.

How to store leftover salmon?

Salmon is best eaten within 20 minutes of it being finished cooking; however, you can store any leftover salmon in air tight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. I recommend not letting the salmon sit out more than 30 minutes or even letting it cool completely before storing away. The sooner the better!

Now, it’s time to grab our aprons and begin baking deliciousness! ’till next time! xxL

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Creamy Pesto Parmesan Baked Salmon

A gorgeous Spring entree that is easy to make and will seriously impress your guest!

PREP:
10
MINS
HOURS
COOK:
20
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30

Ingredients

Servings: 4

  • 4 Salmon Fillets
  • 5 oz. Baby Arugula and/or Spinach
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil
  • 1 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated or shredded
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Softened Butter
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • Zest of 2 Lemons
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, garlic cloves, 1/2 cup parmesan, and zest of 1 Lemon. Pulse until almost smooth.
  3. While on low speed, gradually drizzle in the olive oil.
  4. Add the butter and pulse until smooth. Adjust to taste with salt and black pepper.
  5. Add the salmon fillets to the prepared pan.
  6. Generously spread the pesto over each salmon fillet, then top with the remaining parmesan and lemon zest.
  7. Bake 20-25 minutes, until fully cooked.
  8. Enjoy warm with more freshly grated parmesan and lemon zest!

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Serrenda
June 16, 2023
Pat
July 4, 2023
Just made this dish and it was sooooo delicious! Followed the recipe exactly, very easy.
Pat
July 4, 2023
Just made this dish and it was sooooo delicious! Followed the recipe exactly, very easy.
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Yay!! So happy to hear
Serrenda
June 16, 2023
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