Roasted Salmon with Pesto Topping
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Roasted Salmon with Pesto Topping
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1Person | 10Minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 10Minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1 Salmon Fillet
- 1 Beefsteak Tomato
- Pesto
- Sea Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- 1teaspoon Pine Nuts
Instructions
- Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking
- Warm a large, nonstick skillet pan or a regular frying pan with oil over medium-low heat
- Season the fish with pesto, salt and pepper
- Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes
- Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more. Cut the tomato in half and place under the grill under slightly brown
- The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon. Coat the salmon with more pesto if desired
- To serve, place salmon on a plate and accompany with the tomato and sprinkle the pine nuts on top of the salmon
- Serve with some steamed veggies or a fresh salad and enjoy!