Quick Pesto Butter Salmon Recipe (Salmon Milano)

Name: Quick Pesto Butter Salmon Recipe (Salmon Milano)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, (4 to 6 oz each); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (for seasoning); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, (for seasoning); ½ teaspoon garlic powder, (for seasoning); ¼ cup unsalted butter, (softened ); 2 tablespoons basil pesto, (homemade or store-bought); 1 teaspoon lemon zest; lemon wedges, ( for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Tender flaky salmon baked with basil pesto butter? Yes, please! We're talking rich, flavorful salmon perfectly cooked with pesto buttery savory goodness. Plus, it's a breeze to make in just 30 minutes, packs a nutritional punch, and looks fancy without the fuss. Dinner win!

Updated at: Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:26:43 GMT