Creamy Pesto Parmesan Baked Salmon
A gorgeous Spring entree that is easy to make and will seriously impress your guest!
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
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, garlic cloves, 1/2 cup parmesan, and zest of 1 Lemon. Pulse until almost smooth.
- While on low speed, gradually drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add the butter and pulse until smooth. Adjust to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Add the salmon fillets to the prepared pan.
- Generously spread the pesto over each salmon fillet, then top with the remaining parmesan and lemon zest.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Enjoy warm with more freshly grated parmesan and lemon zest!
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