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Oven-Baked Pesto Salmon with Veggies

High Protein
Gluten Free
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Meal Slot:
Dinner
Prep Time:
15
minutes
Cook Time:
40
minutes
Calories:
490
Kcal
Protein:
38
g
Carbs:
28
g
Fat:
24
g
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Allergens:
Fish; Dairy
Serves:
4
Description

Flaky salmon fillets topped with basil pesto and roasted alongside tender seasonal vegetables—bright, satisfying, and perfect for a no-fuss sheet-pan dinner.

Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets (4–5 oz each)
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red onion, wedges
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt, pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a sheet pan.
  2. Toss potatoes, broccoli, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast 20 minutes.
  3. Nestle salmon on the pan; spread pesto over fillets.
  4. Roast 12–15 minutes more until salmon flakes.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges and top salmon with some fresh pesto.

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