Lemon Pesto Salmon
Broiled cast-iron salmon topped with pesto and fresh parsley.
"That cast iron gave this salmon the perfect crust — bright, zesty, and loaded with flavor!" - Alexia
Ingredients
- 3 pieces of salmon (6–8 oz each, thick cut)
- 1–2 fresh lemons
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Garlic salt (to taste)
Instructions
Prepare the Salmon
Wash and pat dry the salmon using a paper towel. Season both sides with garlic salt, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Sear the Salmon
Preheat a cast iron skillet on high heat until very hot. Place the salmon skin side down and sear for 6 minutes.
Roast and Broil
Add fresh lemon slices to the skillet and transfer it to a preheated 400°F oven. Roast for 12 minutes. Then switch the oven to broil and broil for 3 minutes until the salmon is golden brown. **Use an oven mitt—the handle will be hot!**
Finish and Serve
Remove from the oven and top the salmon with pesto sauce and chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot with extra lemon slices for garnish.