Best Pesto Glazed Salmon Fillet Recipes

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PESTO-GLAZED SALMON FILLET



Pesto-Glazed Salmon Fillet image

Impress dinner guests with this Italian-inspired baked salmon recipe. It's easy, too, with just three ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

2-lb salmon fillet
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, in dish. In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and pesto; spread over salmon.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Let stand 5 minutes. Place on serving platter. Cut into serving pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

PESTO GRILLED SALMON



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Buttery, colorful and flaky, this rich and impressive salmon will be a family favorite in moments. Five smart ingredients, and you'll have just the leftovers you need for tomorrow night's pasta dish. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 salmon fillet (3 pounds)
1/2 cup prepared pesto
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Place salmon skin side down on lightly oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the pesto, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Carefully spoon some of the pesto mixture over salmon. Grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally with remaining pesto mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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