Pesto Salmon (Sheet Pan Meal)

pesto salmon on a sheet pan with lemons and tomatoes.

Pesto Salmon (Sheet Pan Meal)

Enjoy gourmet flavor at home with our Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. Succulent salmon fillets are topped with fragrant basil pesto and roasted alongside juicy tomatoes, shallots and lemon slices for a meal that's as easy to make as it is elegant.

The fresh, vibrant flavors of the pesto, tomatoes and lemon complement the salmon perfectly for a dish that looks and tastes sensational.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 532kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lb skin-on salmon cut into filets
salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons divided
6.5 oz basil pesto divided
1 cup grape tomatoes about 8oz, halved
2 medium shallots sliced

Optional

Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Get prepped

Preheat the oven to 400° F (205°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You can also use foil if that’s what you have.

Prepare the salmon

Place the filets skin side down on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and zest one lemon over the top.
Place a tablespoon of pesto over each filet, spread evenly using the back of a spoon or a butter knife.

Prepare the vegetables

In a medium mixing bowl, toss the tomatoes, shallots and 2 tablespoons of the pesto until they are well coated.
Cut the second lemon into thin slices and add to the bowl with the vegetables. Toss gently.
Spread the vegetables and lemon slices out on the tray, around the filets.

Cook

Place tray in the oven and bake for 12-18 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F internally, or is pink (opaque) and flakey throughout.

Serve

Squeeze juice from the leftover zested lemon over the cooked salmon.
Top with basil if desired.
Serve immediately with extra pesto.

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