About this recipe: This pesto-stuffed baked salmon takes your taste buds on a journey with its flavorful filling and cheesy topping. The combination of fresh basil pesto, tangy lemon, and juicy cherry tomatoes creates a delightful burst of flavors in every bite. Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon filets (6-8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make a lengthwise slit in each salmon filet to create a pocket for the stuffing.
- Spread a generous amount of pesto inside each pocket, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the stuffed salmon filets and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the stuffed salmon filets in the prepared baking dish and scatter cherry tomato halves around them.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each filet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.