Pesto Salmon

Pesto Salmon is a fresh, flavorful dish that comes together with almost no effort. Tender, flaky salmon is topped with vibrant pesto and baked or grilled to perfection, creating a meal that feels light and healthy while still packed with bold, delicious flavor—perfect for quick weeknight dinners or easy entertaining.

Prep Time:5minutes minutes
Cook Time:25minutes minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

• ▢2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets skin on
• ▢2 cups cherry tomatoes
• ▢1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• ▢½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢½ cup Homemade Basil Pesto or store-bought

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
• Toss 2 cups cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Place the tomatoes on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes until blistered and remove it from the oven.
• Pat 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the sheet pan next to the tomatoes.
• Brush the salmon fillets with ½ cup Homemade Basil Pesto.
• Bake the salmon and tomatoes for about 15 minutes or until it registers 135 degrees Fahrenheit when a thermometer is inserted at the thickest part of the salmon.
• Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 days. To reheat, wrap the salmon in parchment and warm it in a 175°F oven, or microwave it until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 991IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg