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Salmon with Pesto & Blistered Tomatoes

  Published on November 1st, 2022
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  Last modified April 13th, 2023
Salmon with pesto and blistered tomatoes
ChefLarissa MelkonianDifficultyBeginnerRating
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This simple baked salmon tastes more complicated and time-consuming than it is thanks to store-bought pesto and the miracle of oven-roasted tomatoes. Try it when you need a healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in no time. Serve with zucchini noodles and keto rolls on the side.

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins
Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

6g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g60%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 37g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400F.

2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and toss together the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and season with salt and pepper.

3

Bake until the tomatoes have burst and are slightly browned, 15 to 16 minutes.

4

Line a separate baking sheet with parchment paper for the salmon. Brush a light coat of olive oil onto the fillet and season with salt and pepper.

5

Bake for 10 minutes, then spoon pesto evenly over the salmon. Bake until the salmon easily flakes off about 3 minutes more.

6

Gently transfer the salmon to a serving platter and top with the burst tomatoes. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

Directions

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400F.

2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and toss together the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and season with salt and pepper.

3

Bake until the tomatoes have burst and are slightly browned, 15 to 16 minutes.

4

Line a separate baking sheet with parchment paper for the salmon. Brush a light coat of olive oil onto the fillet and season with salt and pepper.

5

Bake for 10 minutes, then spoon pesto evenly over the salmon. Bake until the salmon easily flakes off about 3 minutes more.

6

Gently transfer the salmon to a serving platter and top with the burst tomatoes. Enjoy!

Salmon with Pesto & Blistered Tomatoes
Larissa Melkonian is a contributor for Ketogenic.com

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