Name: Tasty Pesto Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: Salmon Fillets (4 Fillets); Ground Black Pepper (Half Teaspoon); Kosher Salt (3/4 Teaspoon); Cherry Tomatoes; 1 Red Onion (Thinly Sliced); Basil (Chopped); Fresh Lemon Squeeze; DeLallo Simply Pesto Traditional Basil (6 tablespoons); Pesto Sauce

This is an easy-to-make pesto salmon recipe that you can incorporate into your daily diet. You can cook this dish within an hour, and it only requires a small number of ingredients to make. If you are a seafood lover, then this can be the perfect dish for you to cook. One of the great things about this pesto salmon recipe is that you can cook and eat it daily without getting bored.

When people think about healthy food, the first thing that comes to their mind is vegetables. Vegetables are healthy, but they aren’t the only delicious thing that is healthy and full of essential nutrients. Another great choice for health-conscious people is Salmon.

There is a common misconception that healthy food is simple and boring. Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring; in fact, if you follow the right recipe, healthy food can be exceptionally delicious. Salmon is great for people who don’t want to eat beef or mutton but still want to eat a healthy form of meat.

Ingredients for Pesto Salmon

Salmon Fillets (4 Fillets)
Ground Black Pepper (Half Teaspoon)
Kosher Salt (3/4 Teaspoon)
Cherry Tomatoes
1 Red Onion (Thinly Sliced)
Basil (Chopped)
Fresh Lemon Squeeze
DeLallo Simply Pesto Traditional Basil (6 tablespoons)
Pesto Sauce

Pesto Salmon ingredients in top of table

How to Make Pesto Salmon

1. Take a small bowl and put 7 to 8 cherry tomatoes in it.

2. Add pesto sauce and sliced red onions, and ground black pepper to the bowl and mix it.

3. Take a baking sheet and spray it with non-stick spray. Then place the seasoned cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet.

4. Preheat the oven to around 200C or 400F.

5. Now place the baking tray with the cherry tomatoes in the oven and let it bake for around 10 minutes. Once the first 10 minutes are over, take the tomatoes out and shake the tray a bit and bake it for another 10 minutes. This will ensure that the tomatoes are cooked evenly.

6. Sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper on the salmon fillets.

7. Now spread the pesto sauce over the salmon fillets. Make sure to spread it evenly over the top side of the fillet.

fish and salt in white plate in white plate

8. Pick the fillets using a pair of tongs and place the fillets’ skin down in the center of the baking sheet with the cherry tomatoes on all sides.

9. The next step is to place the baking tray back in the oven. Now cook this for another 20 minutes. Check the fillets after 20 minutes; if you feel they aren’t fully cooked yet, then bake them for another 5 minutes before finally taking the tray out of the oven.

10. No fish meal is complete without a lemon squeeze, so squeeze a little lemon on top of the fillets and also sprinkle a small amount of kosher salt on top as well.

11. Add fresh basil topping for decoration.

12. Serve the tasty pesto salmon.

Pesto Salmon finish product in red plate

Tips for Pesto Salmon Recipe

Let’s take a look at some of the tips that can help you get the most delicious results.

You Can Make The Pesto Sauce At Home, Or You Can Buy Pesto Sauce From The Market

These days you can find jars with ready-made pesto sauce. These are great if you want to save time, but if you want to add your own unique touch to the pesto salmon recipe, then it’s best to make the pesto sauce at home. It is easy to make, and people have been making pesto sauce at home for decades. If you don’t have a family recipe for pesto sauce, then you can look it up online. You will find a range of recipes for pesto sauce. It only takes around 5 to 10 minutes to make a bowl of pesto sauce.

Save Some Pesto Sauce To Be Used On The Salmon After It’s Baked. This Will Add An Extra Layer Of Flavoring On The Dish

In our recipe, we have only used pesto sauce on the salmon fillets before it is baked. However, that is not the only time you can apply the pesto sauce to the fillets. To enhance the flavor of the baked pesto salmon, you can also add a small amount of pesto on top of the baked Salmon. You can add the sauce according to your preference, but it’s best to only add a small amount of pesto sauce at this step.

Side Dishes For Your Tasty Pesto Salmon

Cherry tomatoes are an essential part of any pesto salmon recipe. However, people like to add other foods to the dish as well. Some of these foods are added because of their nutritional value, while others are added for decoration.

In addition to the cherry tomatoes, you can also add French fries and green beans to the side of the plater. Some people also serve pesto salmon with grilled zucchini. Mashed potatoes are also a great side dish for this pesto salmon recipe.

How To Store?

If you are looking to prepare pesto salmon ahead of time, then you can definitely do it; however, it is always ideal to cook it fresh, as reheating can affect the taste and texture of the Salmon and the cherry tomatoes.

If you have some leftover pesto salmon, then it is important to store it in the refrigerator after it is baked. So, if you store it properly, then it can be reheated and enjoyed again in the next three days. After three days, it is best to discard it. If you have left it at room temperature, then we would recommend you avoid eating it even after one day.