Baked Pesto Salmon

This baked pesto salmon recipe is great for those busy weeknights. It comes together quickly and uses tons of fresh foods. Easy and healthy!

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Ingredients: - 1 Salmon Fillet – Butter – Homemade Pesto Sauce – Sea Salt – Black Pepper – Lemon Juice Optional – Green Beans or Asparagus

Start with a good salmon fillet

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And a good homemade or store bought pesto.

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Pour melted butter on the salmon and veggies.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Squeeze fresh lemon juice and bake.

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Remove from oven and spread on the fresh pesto.

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Serve on rice or farro and enjoy! Add more pesto as needed.

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