Description
Salmon gets a flavor boost wrapped in foil with zesty pesto and juicy tomatoes, creating a simple yet delicious dinner that brings Mediterranean freshness right to your table. Your weeknight meal becomes an effortless culinary escape with this quick and tasty recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 salmon filets
- 1 to 2 tomatoes
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2–4 teaspoons pesto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F with a baking sheet inside for even heating.
- Cut two overlapping aluminum foil sheets large enough to fully wrap the salmon filets.
- Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil onto the foil to prevent sticking.
- Place 1-2 salmon filets directly on the oiled foil surface.
- Spread 2-4 teaspoons of pesto evenly across the top of your salmon, ensuring generous coverage.
- Slice 1-2 medium tomatoes into approximately 3-4 medium-thick rounds.
- Arrange tomato slices directly on top of the pesto-covered salmon.
- Carefully fold the foil edges upward, creating a sealed packet that traps moisture.
- Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and transfer the foil-wrapped salmon packet onto it.
- Bake for exactly 15 minutes at 450°F until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before opening the foil packet.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, flavorful pesto to enhance the salmon’s taste and ensure a more delicious result.
- Generously coat the salmon with pesto for maximum flavor, but be careful not to overwhelm the fish.
- Wrapping the salmon in foil helps lock in moisture and creates a steaming effect that keeps the fish tender and juicy.
- For a gluten-free option, select a pesto made without breadcrumbs and verify all ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg