Ingredients
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For the Salmon
- 3- 3 ounce Salmon Filets
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened (not melted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup basil pesto (click for recipe)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
For the Baked Salmon
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Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Pat the salmon dry and place the salmon on the baking sheet.
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Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter lemon juice and lemon zest until smooth. Spoon the butter mixture evenly over the salmon.
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Bake salmon fillets for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
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While Salmon is cooking, make the basil pesto (click ingredient above for the recipe)
To Serve
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When salmon is cooked through, spoon a generous spoonful of pesto on top of each salmon filet with a the basil pesto sauce and garnish with pine nuts and cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately. Mangia! (eat!)
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Savory
- Method: Italian
- Cuisine: Italian