Baked Pesto Salmon

First of all, I apologize for not posting all week! I actually made this dish on Monday, but it has been a busy/crazy week so I unfortunately haven't had a chance to post in my blog. Second of all, this dish was absolutely delicious! 

There was very little I had to do to prepare the dish. Basically just cut, toss/coat, and bake! The salmon came out so delicious! It was very juicy, and tasted like the lemon juice soaked right through the whole fish while it baked. Quite delicious. The flavor of the pesto paired really well with the flavor of the salmon. And the vegetables turned out terrific! I love just about anything tossed in olive oil, and that flavor really came out in the vegetables after they came out of the oven. So yummy! 

Enjoy!

Baked Pesto Salmon

Pampered Chef Stoneware Inspirations

Published by The Pampered Chef, Ltd. in 2005.

Prep time: 10 minutes  Total time: 12-14 minutes  Yield: 2 servings

2 salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each), about 1 inch thick

2 small yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices

1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, pressed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 lemon

2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place salmon fillets side by side but not touching on Medium Bar Pan.

2. Cut yellow squash crosswise into 1-inch slices using Crinkle Cutter, cut slices in half. Cut onions into 1-inch wedges using Utility Knife. In Small Batter Bowl, combine oil, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, salt and black pepper. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Arrange vegetables around salmon on pan.

3. Zest lemon using Lemon Zester/Scorer to measure 1/2 teaspoon zest. Juice lemon using Juicer to measure 2 teaspoons juice. In Prep Bowl, combine lemon zest, juice and pesto; mix well. Brush top and sides of salmon with pesto mixture using Pastry Brush. Bake 12-14 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork and vegetables are crisp-tender. Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.