Roasted Salmon Tray with Pesto Potatoes and Green Beans
Salmon fillets roast on a single tray over pesto-tossed new potatoes and cherry tomatoes, with green beans steaming alongside until just tender. A high-heat finish chars the tomatoes and keeps the salmon juicy.
- Total
- 62 min
- Prep 15 · Cook 47
- Serves
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
You'll practice: Roasting
- Savory
- Oven
- One pan
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 220°C. Halve the new potatoes, halve the cherry tomatoes, and trim the stem ends of the green beans.
~10 min
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In a bowl, toss the new potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread them cut side down on the sheet pan in a single layer.
~5 min
Cut side down maximizes surface contact with the hot pan, promoting browning and crispness.
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Roast the potatoes until the cut sides are golden and a knife slides in with little resistance, 20 to 25 minutes.
~25 min
Roasting at high heat caramelizes the potatoes' natural sugars, creating a golden crust and tender interior.
If the potatoes are browning faster than they soften, cover the pan loosely with foil for the first 10 minutes, then uncover to crisp.
Roasting Roast at high heat for caramelization; ensure vegetables are in a single layer for even browning. Avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming.
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Push the potatoes to the edges of the pan. Add the green beans and cherry tomatoes to the centre, drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
~4 min
Pushing potatoes to the edges prevents overcrowding, allowing the green beans and tomatoes to roast evenly.
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Pat the salmon dry and set the fillets on top of the vegetables, skin side down. Spread 3 tbsp pesto evenly over the top of each fillet.
~4 min
Spreading pesto on top allows it to roast and char slightly, intensifying its flavor while keeping the salmon moist.
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Roast until the salmon is opaque and flakes at the thickest part, reaching 63°C, and the green beans are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Switch to the broiler for the final 2 minutes to char the tomatoes and pesto.
~14 min
Broiling at the end chars the tomatoes and pesto, adding smoky flavor and visual appeal without overcooking the salmon.
Roasting Roast at high heat for caramelization; ensure vegetables are in a single layer for even browning. Avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming.