Creamy Pesto Salmon and Asparagus

This creamy pesto salmon and asparagus dish is an easy and delicious way to get dinner on the table in a hurry. The salmon is cooked in a creamy pesto sauce, and the asparagus is roasted until tender. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover pesto. I had a few salmon fillets in the fridge, and I thought that they would be a good pairing for the pesto. I also had some asparagus that needed to be used, so I decided to roast it alongside the salmon. The result was a delicious and easy meal that my whole family loved.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound salmon fillets, skinless and boneless
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Spread the pesto sauce over the salmon.
5. In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
6. Pour the cream mixture over the salmon.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
8. While the salmon is baking, cook the asparagus.
9. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
10. Add the asparagus, salt, and pepper to the skillet.

Why It Works

• The creamy pesto sauce adds a lot of flavor to the salmon, and it helps to keep it moist and tender.
• Roasting the asparagus brings out its natural sweetness, and it makes it a great side dish for the salmon.
• This dish is easy to make, and it's a great way to get dinner on the table in a hurry.