Sometimes the simplest things are the most elegant. This versatile dish – perfect for either a weeknight or a fancy dinner party – lets the essence of baked salmon shine through, adding just the right balance of pine nuts and basil with a quick and creamy pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Green pesto sauce
- 4 tbsp green pesto
- ½ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
- 2⁄3 cup (4¼ oz.) full-fat Greek yogurt (4% fat)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Salmon and broccoli
- 2 lbs salmon, boneless fillets
- 4 tbsp green pesto
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb (5 cups) broccoli
Instructions
- Place the salmon skin-side down in a greased baking dish. Spread pesto on top, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread out the broccoli around it.
- Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, stir the pesto sauce ingredients together and refrigerate.
- To serve, plate the salmon with the pesto sauce and enjoy!
Tip
This hearty salad with greens, pecans, seeds, and a healthy dose of fresh, homemade vinaigrette also pairs beautifully with this salmon dish.
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