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Pesto Butter Salmon

Savory Pesto Butter Salmon in 30 Minutes or Less

Enjoy this quick and delicious Pesto Butter Salmon, combining rich flavors and healthy ingredients for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon packed with omega-3 fatty acids
  • to taste Salt essential for enhancing flavors
  • to taste Pepper essential for enhancing flavors
For the Pesto Butter
  • 1/4 cup Basil Pesto feel free to use store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter opt for unsalted to manage salt intake
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
For Searing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
For Serving
  • 2 Lemon Wedges for garnish
  • a few leaves Fresh Basil optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with fresh basil pesto. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down into the hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  6. Sprinkle minced garlic around the salmon and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  7. Spread the pesto butter over each salmon fillet and allow it to melt into the fish.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the fillets are opaque.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat the salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor experience.

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