Baked Pesto Salmon with Garlic Green Beans
10min
15min
1
755
Chef's Note
For the best results, look for a center-cut salmon fillet of even thickness to ensure it cooks evenly. If you prefer a crispier top, you can broil the salmon for the final 2 minutes of cooking time.
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Ingredients
6 oz salmon fillet
2 tablespoons basil pesto
8 oz fresh green beans
2 cloves garlic cloves
1/2 medium lemon
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side down.
- 4
Season the salmon with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- 5
Spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto evenly over the top of the salmon fillet.
- 6
Wash the green beans and trim off the ends.
- 7
Peel and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- 8
Cut half a lemon into wedges, setting aside one wedge for serving and keeping the rest for juicing.
- 9
Place the salmon in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
- 10
While the salmon is baking, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 11
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 12
Add the green beans to the skillet with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- 13
Sauté the green beans for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender.
- 14
Squeeze juice from half a lemon wedge over the green beans and toss to combine.
- 15
Serve the baked pesto salmon alongside the garlic green beans with a lemon wedge on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
755
76g
57g
25g
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