Feeling fancy? Take dinner up a notch with this Salmon in Sun Dried Tomato Pesto recipe! This is a delicious and simple 30-minute guide to an elegant meal for 4.
The Best Sauce for a Salmon Dish
Haven’t tried Sun Dried Tomato Pesto? Simply known as red pesto, you probably won’t want to go back to regular green pesto. I love the extra flavor that the sun-dried tomatoes add to this sauce and it pairs perfectly with salmon! In this recipe, I’ll be using Rao’s sun-dried tomato pesto. It’s the best for an extra creamy and wholesome dish!
Tips on How to Cook a Perfect Salmon
Heres an easy guide to ensuring your salmon is cooked to perfection:
- Cook salmon on medium-high heat skin-side first to get a beautiful sear for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Use a food thermometer to test if your salmon is finished cooking. The recommended temperature for a done salmon is 145F.
Ready to make the most delicious salmon dish ever? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon pieces
- salt and pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz sun dried tomato pesto ( I used Rao’s)
- 1 cup broth
- handful of spinach
How to Make Salmon in Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the salmon. Cook the salmon on each side for about 3-4 minutes on medium/high heat. When done, take the salmon out and set aside.
3. Using the same skillet, add in the garlic, the cream and a pinch of salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Add in the pesto, broth, and spinach and simmer another 10 minutes.
5. Add the salmon pieces back in and heat trough.
Enjoy with some pasta, mashed potatoes or rice!
What to Serve with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Salmon
Here’s a list of delicious side dish recipes that will amplify your salmon in pesto sauce meal:
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Sauteed Green Beans with Sliced Almonds
- Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Creamed Spinach Recipe
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Happy Cravings!
Salmon in Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon pieces
- salt and pepper
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz sun dried tomato pesto I use Rao's
- 1 cup broth
- handful of spinach
Instructions
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the salmon. Cook the salmon on each side for about 3-4 minutes on medium/high heat. When done, take the salmon out and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add in the garlic, the cream and a pinch of salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add in the pesto, broth, and spinach and simmer another 10 minutes.
- Add the salmon pieces back in and heat trough. Enjoy with some pasta, mashed potatoes or rice!
Notes
Tips on How to Cook a Perfect Salmon
Heres an easy guide to ensuring your salmon is cooked to perfection:- Cook salmon on medium-high heat skin-side first to get a beautiful sear for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Use a food thermometer to test if your salmon is finished cooking. The recommended temperature for a done salmon is 145F.
What to Serve with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Salmon
Here’s a list of delicious side dish recipes that will amplify your salmon in pesto sauce meal:- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Sauteed Green Beans with Sliced Almonds
- Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Creamed Spinach Recipe