Description
Pesto and Parmesan Crusted Salmon is a flavorful and elegant fish dish featuring a crispy crust made from fresh basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese. The salmon fillets are seasoned, baked to perfection, and then topped with the pesto mixture and Parmesan before being baked a bit more to achieve a golden-brown crust. The combination of the rich, buttery salmon and the savory, tangy pesto and Parmesan creates a mouthwatering experience that is both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless salmon fillets (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked black pepper (or regular black pepper)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare salmon: Place fillets skin-side down on a foil-lined baking tray. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes, loosely covered with foil.
- Add toppings: Remove foil, smear pesto over each fillet, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Finish baking: Return to oven uncovered and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and salmon is cooked through.
- Drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
his salmon pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus, steamed green beans, or a simple side salad with a lemon vinaigrette. For a heartier meal, serve it over a bed of quinoa, couscous, or with roasted new potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350-450 kcal
- Sugar: 1-2g
- Sodium: 400-600mg
- Fat: 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18-28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2-4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30-35g
- Cholesterol: 87-145mg
Keywords: Pesto crusted salmon, Parmesan crusted salmon