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cropped finished pesto butter salmon with tomatoes garnished with basil.
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Baked Pesto Butter Salmon

Baked Pesto Butter Salmon is an ultra easy seafood meal that can be completed in 20 minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. salmon 3-4 filets
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish or baking sheet. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread a generous amount of the pesto divided evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Make sure to coat the entire surface.
  • Add a butter pats on top of the pesto. Nestle cherry tomatoes among the salmon filets.
  • Place the baking dish into preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets, so adjust accordingly.
  • Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to all the juices to redistribute. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz. | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg