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Pesto Butter Salmon

This Pesto Butter Salmon is the quick homemade version of Costco's salmon milano with pesto butter. It comes together in a few minutes and only requires 4 ingredients (plus salt and pepper).

Ingredients

Salmon Unsalted Butter Basil Pesto Dill Salt Pepper

Step 1

Add pesto and butter to a small mixing bowl and mix until well-combined. Place the butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Step 3

Add the salmon fillets to a sheet pan, then sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and dill. Cut the butter into six equal slices and place three on each fillet of salmon

Step 4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork and reaches 145°F.

Step 5

Enjoy!

Q: What goes well with pesto salmon?

A: We love serving this pesto salmon with rice, veggies, pasta, or salad.

Q: How do I store and reheat this salmon?

A: Store the leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the salmon, pop it back in the oven at 400°F until warm.

Q: What kind of salmon should I use for pesto salmon?

A: We prefer wild-caught salmon, but use whatever kind of salmon you usually prefer. A thick-cut fillet of salmon works best.