Description
Creamy Pesto Salmon is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that promises to elevate any meal. With tender salmon fillets enveloped in a rich, creamy pesto sauce, this recipe combines fresh ingredients to create an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (150g each)
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip gently.
- Remove salmon and reduce the heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and pesto sauce, mixing well.
- Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; let simmer until melted and smooth.
- Pour sauce over salmon in the baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg