Description
Creamy pesto salmon is a delightful dish that transforms any dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender salmon fillets slathered in a rich, creamy pesto sauce, creating a flavor explosion with every bite. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and pesto sauce until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets in the greased dish, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread the creamy pesto mixture over each fillet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg