Pesto Crusted Salmon Recipe
Make Pesto Crusted Salmon Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures a perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the salmon
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Season the fillets
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the salmon fillets. Drizzle lemon juice over the top for added flavor.
Cooking
- 4
Apply the pesto
Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce over the top of each salmon fillet, covering them completely.
- 5
Bake the salmon
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
