Baked Marinated Salmon Fillet with Basil Walnut Pesto

Baked marinated salmon fillet is bursting with flavor from zesty lemon and sweet honey, paired with a creamy basil walnut pesto for a delightful finish. It's easy to make and oh-so-satisfying!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword baked salmon, easy recipe, healthy dinner, pesto, seafood

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 685kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
4 garlic cloves chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 4-oz salmon fillets

Basil-Walnut Pesto

2 cups chopped fresh basil
3 garlic cloves
½ cup walnut pieces
½ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¾ cup olive oil

Instructions

Pour the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and salt into a resealable plastic bag. Add salmon fillets and marinate for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Meanwhile, prepare the pesto by placing basil, garlic, walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until coarsely chopped, then gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, until emulsified and smooth. Set aside.
Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade and transfer on a baking pan lined with foil. Bake at preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve with basil walnut pesto and your favorite vegetable.
Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Daphne Oz’s mix & match diet as featured in the June 3rd, 2013 issue of People Magazine.

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