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Panko crusted salmon recipe with pesto, on a round plate, garnished with fresh basil.
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Easy Pesto Crusted Salmon with Panko

Pesto Crusted Salmon is seasoned and topped with a mayo-pesto spread and parmesan panko breadcrumbs. This mouth-watering main dish is cooked in under 30 minutes, including prep time! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Katie Youngs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh salmon filets
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto spread
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.  Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.  Place your fresh salmon filets onto the parchment lined baking sheet, skin side down, and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine the kosher salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl.  Season the salmon filets with the seasoning mixture.  
  • Combine the basil pesto spread and the mayonnaise in a small bowl.  Spread the pesto mayo onto the salmon filets.  
  • Combine the panko bread crumbs and the grated parmesan cheese in a small bowl.  Top the salmon with the parmesan and panko combination.  
  • Transfer the Pesto Crusted Salmon to your preheated oven.  Bake for 20 minutes, until the salmon is light pink in the center and flakes apart easily with a fork.   If the thickest part of the salmon is not cooked through after 20 minutes, continue cooking until done.
  • Serve and enjoy!  

Notes

  • See the "Expert Tips" section of the recipe post for guidance on how to check for doneness with cooked salmon. 
  • The salmon filets I use for this recipe are usually about 1 inch thick. If your salmon is thicker, adjust your cooking time accordingly.
  • Make sure you use a thick basil pesto spread, not basil pesto sauce.
  • The nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.  It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 1129mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg

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