Baked pesto salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish combining tender salmon fillets with the rich taste of pesto, creating a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
Salmon fillets
Kosher salt and ground pepper
Homemade pesto sauce
Cherry tomatoes
– 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
– 1/2 cup prepared pesto
STEPS 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a rimmed baking sheet.
STEPS 2
Arrange salmon fillets evenly on the baking sheet.
STEPS 3
Dollop 2 tablespoons of pesto onto each fillet.
STEPS 4
Spread the pesto evenly over the top of each fillet.
STEPS 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fillets flake easily with a fork, then let them rest before serving.