Description
A simple yet elegant baked salmon topped with a flavorful pesto crust and crispy breadcrumbs a perfect combination of freshness and crunch for a healthy, gourmet-style dinner.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
3. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pesto evenly over the top of each fillet.
5. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil until combined.
6. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the pesto layer, pressing gently to help it stick.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and topping is golden and crisp.
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
Try using sun-dried tomato pesto or arugula pesto for a fun twist.
Pair with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a green salad for a balanced meal.
Leftovers taste great flaked over pasta or salad the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pesto salmon, baked salmon, crusted salmon, healthy seafood dinner, easy salmon recipe