Salmon With Pesto and Garlic Tomatoes
Weeknight blues? This one-pan Salmon with Pesto and Garlic Tomatoes is easy, flavorful & nutritious! Dinner in 20 minutes, clean-up a breeze. Try it tonight!
Servings: 4
Calories: 277kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets (4 x 4 ounces each)
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp pesto homemade or store bought
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Spread the tomatoes and sliced garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil, toss to coat evenly, then spread them out in a single layer. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Roast for 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst slightly.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- After 10 minutes, take the baking sheet out of the oven. Carefully push the roasted tomatoes and garlic to one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil on the empty side of the pan and arrange the salmon fillets over it.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove the pan from the oven. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of pesto over each salmon fillet. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Only add pesto to the pieces of salmon you will be eating. Leftover pesto can be stored separately in an airtight container with a layer of olive oil on top for up to a week in the refrigerator.
- For a pop of color, swap out the regular cherry tomatoes for a pound of multi-colored cherry tomatoes.
- Want to add a touch of citrusy brightness? Drizzle the salmon with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before adding the pesto.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the roasted tomatoes for a kick.
- Don't have pesto? No problem! This recipe works just as well with a simple drizzle of balsamic glaze or a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 6g | Protein: 24g | Total Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 815mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 3g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg