pesto salmon

Dinner
If you love my parmesan salmon recipe, you will love this easy 3-ingredient Pesto Salmon! Make it in the air fryer or oven.

Ingredients

  • 2 5-ounce salmon fillets, skin on
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Air Fryer directions:

  1. Spritz the basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the top of each salmon. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese on top.
  3. Air fry 7 minutes at 400°F, or longer depending on thickness of the salmon.

Oven directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F.  Spritz a small sheet pan with olive oil.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the top of each salmon. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese on top.
  3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon.