Pesto Salmon

5 from 1 vote

This one-pan pesto salmon is fresh, flavorful and cooks up in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect dinner recipe for busy summer weeknights!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Pat salmon dry then season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and a sprinkle of pepper.
Toss tomatoes, shallot, olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and sprinkle of pepper in a small bowl. Add to a 9x13 baking dish.
Nestle salmon between the tomatoes in the baking dish. Top each piece of salmon with about 1 Tablespoon of pesto, spreading to cover. Sprinkle a bit of shaved parm on each.
Bake prepared filets in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve salmon and tomatoes topped with fresh basil if desired and with a side pasta, rice or roasted veggies.

Salmon: If you don’t have salmon or want to switch it up, try using another firm fish like cod, halibut or trout. If you're looking for a different protein option try this pesto chicken instead.
Tomatoes: If you don’t have cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes or even chopped regular tomatoes will work. You can also add other veggies like roasted red peppers, bell peppers, olives or spinach if you want to switch things up.
Shallot: Don't have a shallot on hand? You can use a red or yellow onion instead.
Make it dairy-free: Use a vegan pesto like this Gotham Greens vegan pesto and skip the parmesan or use a vegan cheese like this Follow Your Heart Dairy Free Parmesan.