Baked Salmon with Pesto Potato Salad
Description
This dish combines the richness of perfectly baked salmon fillets with the irresistible charm of pesto-infused potato salad, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
With a minimal prep time of just 5 minutes and a cook time of 45 minutes, this recipe is the perfect choice for a romantic dinner or a cozy night in. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan-forced.
Step 2
Place the chopped potatoes on one of the prepared oven trays and generously toss them in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes or until they become tender and acquire a golden, crispy exterior.
Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets on the other prepared oven tray and season them with salt and pepper.
Add the salmon to the oven for the last 10-12 minutes of the potato cooking time or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Keep in mind that cooking times may slightly vary depending on your oven, so monitor the salmon closely.
Step 3
Once the potatoes and salmon are ready, carefully transfer the hot, roasted potatoes to a large bowl.
Add the baby spinach leaves to the bowl and gently toss the mixture, allowing the residual heat from the potatoes to wilt the spinach slightly.
Next, add the traditional pesto to the bowl and toss again to coat the potato and spinach thoroughly in the delicious pesto sauce.
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are perfectly balanced.
Step 4
To serve this exquisite dish, divide the pesto potato salad evenly between two plates. Place a beautifully baked salmon fillet beside each salad.
The combination of the flaky, succulent salmon and the flavorful, pesto-infused potato salad is a true culinary delight that will leave you and your dining partner savoring every bite.
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