Pesto Butter Salmon: Quick, Flavorful Delight for Any Night

Delight in this Pesto Butter Salmon recipe, a quick, flavorful dish that combines rich salmon with vibrant basil pesto.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh, skin-on is best

For the Pesto Butter Mixture

1/2 cup Basil Pesto Homemade or store-bought
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
2 cloves Garlic Minced
to taste Salt
to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

For Serving

2 wedges Lemon Wedges For garnish
a handful Fresh Basil Leaves Optional garnish

Equipment

oven-safe skillet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with basil pesto, stirring until fully blended.
Carefully pat your salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
Sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes.
Add minced garlic around the edges of the salmon and sauté for about a minute.
Spread the pesto butter mixture over each salmon fillet.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon skin is completely dry for a crispy texture. For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter.

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