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Lemon Crusted Pesto Salmon

This Lemon Crusted Pesto Salmon is a delicious and easy sheet pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights. With only a few simple ingredients, you can have a wonderful dinner ready in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 6 oz salmon fillets about 1 ½ pounds
  • ½ cup basil pesto Note 1
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large lemon or two small

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper.
  • Slice the zucchini into ½ inch thick pieces and line them up on the sheet tray. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and garlic powder, then roast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Prepare the lemon crust. Add the panko breadcrumbs, zest of the lemon, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons olive oil to a bowl and mix together with your hands or a spatula.
  • Take the zucchini out and add the salmon right on top. Spoon the pesto evenly on top of the salmon. Then, spoon the lemon crust right over the pesto, gently pressing down with the back of your spoon just so the crust sticks slightly. Roast for another 15 minutes or until the salmon is done to your liking. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the cooked dish. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  1. Here is my go-to pesto recipe! 

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword healthy, high-protein, low-carb, pesto, Salmon
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