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Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Potatoes

This easy Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Potatoes uses minimal ingredients, but has tons of flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12-16 ounces wild caught salmon fillets
  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • olive oil kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 of a lemon plus extra wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, you can also line it with foil.
  2. Cut any of the larger baby potatoes in half then dump them onto the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, a tablespoon of pesto and season with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes with your hands until coated and spread into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from the oven.
  3. Move the potatoes to one side of the sheet pan and place the salmon fillets on the other side. Season with salt and pepper and spread a heaping teaspoon of pesto on the top of each fillet. Bake another 8-12 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets. The internal temperature should be 140° F. when removed from the oven.
  4. Remove the salmon and potatoes from the oven and squeeze lemon juice over everything. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If you are using wild caught salmon be aware that it cooks faster than farm raised.
  • Nutritional info based on 12 ounces of salmon

Nutrition Information

Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.