Roasted Pesto Salmon with Grape Tomatoes

This delicious light meal would pair well with sautéed cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles and a salad. Ingredients:4 salmon fillets, 150g each2 tbsp olive oilSalt and Pepper to taste2 cups grape tomatoes1 garlic clove, minced4 tbsp basil pesto Method:

  • Rub salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl toss tomatoes with the other tablespoon of oil, the garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the salmon on a baking tray and top each piece with 1 tablespoon of basil pesto. Place the tomatoes beside the salmon.
  • Bake at 400F (205C) for 12 – 15 minutes, or until salmon is no longer opaque inside.
  • Serve the salmon topped with tomatoes.

 Makes 4 servings; count each serving as 3 proteins and 3 fats. Recipe courtesy of Farm Boy.

Main Dishes, Seafood