Salmon with Pesto Mayonnaise
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistibly flavorful Salmon with Pesto Mayonnaise! This recipe combines tender, oven-baked salmon fillets with a luscious topping made from creamy mayonnaise, herbaceous pesto, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Seasoned with just the right touch of garlic, salt, and black pepper, each fillet is brushed with olive oil to ensure a perfectly moist and flaky texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is as quick as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a burst of brightness that balances the rich, savory flavors. Perfect for an easy yet elegant meal, this dish is sure to impress family and guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillet
- 4 tablespoons Pesto
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the fillets with olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine the pesto, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a smooth sauce forms.
Spread the pesto mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, using the back of a spoon to coat them fully.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is slightly golden at the edges.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 215.2 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 4820 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 180.6 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 3326 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
