Pan Fried Salmon with Pesto Dressed Vegetables

Pan fried salmon sits beautifully atop vibrant veggies tossed in zesty pesto. It's a colorful, flavorful dish that's quick to whip up and oh-so-satisfying.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword healthy dinner, pesto, quick meal, salmon, vegetables

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 550kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 ¼ lbs baby white potatoes
8 oz snap peas trimmed
8 oz broccoli florets
Pesto store bought or homemade
4 salmon fillets
Olive oil
1 lemon

Instructions

Scrub the potatoes well and then sliced in halves or quarters, depending on the size.
Fill a large saucepan three quarters of the way up with water, add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes, adding the peas and the broccoli florets for the final 5 minutes. Drain the vegetables well and transfer into a large bowl. Add pesto and stir to coat.
Rub the salmon fillets on both sides with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Place the salmon in the hot pan, skin-side down, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden underneath.
Use a slotted spatula to turn them over, then cook the fillets for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until just cooked through.
Remove the pan from the heat, let rest for 30 seconds and sprinkle the salmon with a good squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with the pesto vegetables.
Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: Jaime Oliver

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