How to Make Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of our favorite ways to cook salmon is by broiling it, which gives it a crispy and flavorful exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto, a dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

The star of this dish is the pesto, a rich and flavorful sauce made from fresh basil, pine nu...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets, bones removed
  • 2 lemons, divided
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 ½ cups pesto

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place salmon in pan skin-side down. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon and white wine over salmon; set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Set an oven rack about 9 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Spread a 1/4-inch thick layer of pesto on top of salmon.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until a crust forms and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove salmon and set aside for a few minutes. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over fish. Slice the remaining 1/2 lemon into thin slices; arrange on salmon.
  • Nutrition

    917 cal.

    • Total Fat: 67g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 164mg
    • Sodium: 851mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 63g
    • Vitamin C: 57mg
    • Calcium: 724mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1195mg