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Baked Salmon

Baked Salmon with Pesto and Pecans

Just 3 ingredients to make this easy, quick, and very tasty Baked Salmon with Pesto and Pecans. Great for a red meat-free dinner or when you want a healthy and delicious option for a weeknight meal. It's so good; even non-Salmon fans will love this! 
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 Salmon fillets
  • 4 Tablespoons store-bought or homemade Pesto divided (use paleo-friendly pesto for paleo diet)
  • 4 Tablespoons crushed Pecans divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly grease or oil a baking sheet. Place the Salmon fillets skin side down on the prepared pan.
  • Spoon a tablespoon of pesto per fillet and spread all over the salmon. Sprinkle the crushed pecans all over (about a tablespoon each).
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily when poked. Adjust the time according the to thickness of your fish. Serve immediately and have it with your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 874mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 376IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 3-ingredient salmon recipe, baked salmon with pesto and pecans
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