Ingredients for Pesto Salmon
- Salmon Fillets
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- 8 tablespoons pesto sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
- 12-16 slices plum tomatoes (optional)
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How to Make Pesto Salmon
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place each salmon fillet (6 oz each) in the prepared baking pan.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over each fillet.
- Apply freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently spread 2 tablespoons pesto sauce over each fillet.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese over each fillet.
- Optional: Arrange 3-4 slices of plum tomato on each fillet and sprinkle with an additional ½ teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, prepare the angel hair pasta and spring mix salad.
- Serve the salmon immediately with the pasta, salad, and garlic bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
26g
Carbs
0g
