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Creamy Pesto Salmon

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delicious and easy-to-make salmon dish with a creamy pesto sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Salmon

  • 4 filets skinless salmon filets (6 oz each)

Seasoning

  • to taste Kosher salt and ground pepper

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Liquid

  • 2/3 cup almond milk

Dairy

  • 3 ounces cream cheese

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup homemade pesto sauce

Garnish

  • to garnish Fresh basil

Lemon

  • 1 lemon lemon (cut into wedges)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook salmon for 2-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 1 minute.
  • Add almond milk, then stir in cream cheese and pesto to make a creamy sauce.
  • Return salmon to the pan, drizzle with sauce, garnish with basil and lemon wedges, then serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional basil or lemon.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon