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A perfectly cooked fillet of Pesto Salmon with Roasted Veggies served over a bed of couscous on a grey plate.

Pesto Salmon with Roasted Veggies

This recipe offers a healthy and flavorful dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights. It features salmon coated in a pesto crust, served alongside colorful roasted vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto Oil Mix
  • 1 tsp green pesto
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 half lemon, juiced
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
For the Vegetables
  • 3 large mixed peppers, cut into chunks
  • 2 large courgettes, sliced into 2cm rounds
  • 2 red onions, cut into small wedges
For the Pesto Salmon
  • 4 tbsp jarred green pesto
  • 7 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 x 520g pack boneless salmon fillets 4 fillets
  • 325 g pack baby plum tomatoes
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 tbsp olive oil remaining
To serve (optional)
  • crusty bread
  • couscous

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6). In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp pesto, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, the lemon juice, and paprika. Place the peppers, courgettes, and onions on a baking tray. Drizzle with the pesto oil mixture and toss to coat evenly. Roast for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the remaining pesto with 5 tbsp breadcrumbs and the lemon zest. Spread this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, pressing gently with your fingers. Scatter the remaining breadcrumbs over the salmon and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Season as desired.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (200°C fan/Gas Mark 7). Add the tomatoes to the baking tray with the vegetables and toss them. Nestle the prepared salmon fillets among the vegetables. Return the tray to the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the pesto crust is crispy and the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  4. Serve the salmon and roasted vegetables with crusty bread or couscous, if you like. If you are making a tart, set aside 2 fillets and 500g of the roasted vegetables. Allow the reserved fish and vegetables to cool before storing in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

This recipe is adaptable for various dietary needs. The pesto can be homemade using ingredients suitable for celiac disease and diabetes. Ensure all ingredients are checked for compliance with specific dietary requirements.

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