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Baked Pesto Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

Baked Pesto Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes: 5 Flavorful Reasons

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Baked Pesto Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines succulent salmon with fresh basil pesto and juicy cherry tomatoes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Spread basil pesto evenly over each fillet.
  4. Scatter cherry tomatoes around the salmon.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and salmon.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with tomatoes
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Baked Pesto Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Healthy Dinner