30 Minutes
Pesto Parmesan Family Table Salmon & Crispy Potatoes with Sesame Greens
Basil pesto and nutty Parmesan for instant weeknight appeal. This recipe pairs flaky salmon with golden baby potatoes and snappy green beans, balanced for familiar flavor and easy family-style serving, with an easy extra layer of vegetables. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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What you’ll need
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, about 5 oz each
- 1 1/4 lb baby gold potatoes, halved
- 12 oz green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cups baby greens
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 450°F. Toss potatoes with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
- 2
Roast cut-side down for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together 1/3 cup basil pesto and 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan.
- 3
Turn the potatoes, add green beans, and nestle the salmon onto the pan. Spoon the sauce over the salmon.
- 4
Roast for 9–11 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and is opaque at the center. Add Parmesan and a few torn basil leaves and serve.
- 5
Wilt the greens in the hot pan for one minute and finish with the sesame seeds.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
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