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Pesto Salmon Recipe

4.88 from 24 votes

If you love my parmesan salmon recipe, you will love this easy, 3-ingredient, tasty Pesto Salmon! Make it in the air fryer or oven.

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 14

Yield: 2 servings

Course: Dinner, main dish

Cuisine: American, American-Italian

Equipment

Ingredients

2 5-ounce salmon fillets (skin on)
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Air Fryer directions:

Spritz the basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the top of each salmon. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese on top.
Air fry 7 minutes at 400°F, or longer depending on thickness of the salmon.

Oven directions:

Preheat the oven to 425F. Spritz a small sheet pan with olive oil.
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the top of each salmon. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece salmon, Calories: 290kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 83.5mg, Sodium: 230mg, Sugar: 0.5g

- WW Points: 3

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