Basil Pesto Salmon Parmesan

Salmon with Smokehouse pepper, pesto smear, and a Parmesan crust. Serve with fresh-cooked green beans, asparagus, red wine, garlic bread, and Greek salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets with skin on
• 1 teaspoon ground smoked black pepper (such as McCormick® Smokehouse)
• 2 tablespoons pesto in olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Pull out any salmon bones with pliers. Slice salmon into 5 equal portions. Place salmon skin side-down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Transfer to a large baking pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper; loosely cover with foil.

Step 4

Remove baking pan from oven and uncover. Smear pesto over each portion of salmon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.