Tomato Pesto Salmon

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1

Atlantic Salmon Fillet

2 cups

Cherry Tomatoes , halved

1/4 cup

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Salt

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1/3 cup

Basil Pesto

I used Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

1 cup

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

I used Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Natural Cheese, Traditional Cut

2 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Basil

for garnish

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Add Olive Oil (1/4 cup) , Salt (1 tsp) , Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) , and Cherry Tomatoes (2 cups) to a bowl and mix well.

Step 3

Place the tomatoes on a baking dish. Create an open space by pushing the tomatoes to the edges of the baking dish.

Step 4

Place the Atlantic Salmon Fillet (1) in the open space.

Step 5

With a spoon, spread the Basil Pesto (1/3 cup) over the salmon.

Step 6

Top with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup) and sprinkle Fresh Basil (2 Tbsp) , if desired.

Step 7

Bake for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Serve with a side of your choice, such as Au Gratin Potatoes.