Pesto Butter Salmon: A Quick & Flavorful Dinner Delight

Pesto Butter Salmon is an effortless yet elegant dish, perfect for a quick dinner packed with healthy goodness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Choose wild-caught for superior flavor.
2 tablespoons Olive oil Avocado oil is a great alternative.

For the Pesto Butter

1/2 cup Unsalted butter Use softened butter or vegan butter.
1/4 cup Basil pesto Store-bought or homemade.

For the Flavor

2 cloves Garlic Minced for aromatic depth.
to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
to taste Black pepper Essential seasoning.

For Serving

2 wedge Lemon Fresh or lime as substitute.
a handful Fresh basil leaves For garnish.

Equipment

Oven-safe skillet
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with basil pesto until fully incorporated.
Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
Sprinkle minced garlic around the fillets and sauté for about 1 minute.
Spread the pesto butter generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes.
Serve the salmon hot with fresh lemon wedges and garnish with basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for the best sear.

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