Baked Pesto Salmon (Sheet Pan Meal)

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Whip up a fancy meal without the fuss with our Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. We take juicy salmon fillets, spread basil pesto on top & roast them with tomatoes, shallot & lemon slices.👉

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Place the filets skin side down on the baking sheet, season with salt & pepper & zest one lemon over the top.

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Place a tbs of pesto over each filet, spread evenly using the back of a spoon or a butter knife.

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In a mixing bowl, toss the tomatoes, shallots & 2 tbs of the pesto until they are well coated.

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Cut the second lemon into thin slices & add to the bowl with the vegetables. Toss gently.

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Spread the vegetables & lemon slices out on the tray, around the filets.

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Place tray in the oven & bake for 12-18 mins until salmon reaches 145°F internally, or is pink & flakey throughout.

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Squeeze juice from the leftover zested lemon over the cooked salmon.

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Top with basil if desired. Serve immediately with extra pesto.

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Serve & enjoy!

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