Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggies in Foil
Pesto salmon with juicy tomatoes makes an appealing little parcel of dinner. Green beans underneath share in the lemony juices, while pesto brings a savory herbal flavor to the fish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Fish
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Cooking method
- Baking · Baked & roasted
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Parboil the green beans
Boil and drain the green beans before arranging the packets; the asparagus option skips that boiling step.
2. Leave room inside
Seal the foil edges without wrapping too tightly, leaving space for heat to circulate around the salmon.
3. Keep packets side by side
Arrange the sealed packets beside one another on the baking sheet before baking until the salmon is cooked.
Get to know the ingredients
Skinless salmon
Season the skinless salmon fillets on both sides, then place each over its portion of green vegetables.
Pesto
Homemade or store-bought pesto is listed; spread it over the top of each seasoned salmon fillet.
Grape tomatoes
Halve the tomatoes, toss with the reserved olive oil and a little salt, and distribute over the fish.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Salmon cooked through
Check that the salmon has cooked through before serving; the directions note that thickness affects the baking time.
A little more help as you go
Asparagus preparation
The listed asparagus option has its tough ends trimmed and goes into the packets without the preliminary boil.
Lemon over the pesto
Drizzle the lemon juice over each pesto-topped fillet before adding the tomatoes and closing the foil.
A few questions you might have
Are the beans placed above the salmon?
No, divide the seasoned green beans among the foil pieces first and lay the salmon fillets on top.
Does asparagus also need boiling?
No, the directions specifically say asparagus does not need boiling before it is baked in the packets.
How should I close the foil?
Roll and crimp the side edges to seal, then bring the ends upward, leaving room inside for circulation.
Can I use prepared pesto?
Yes, the ingredient list allows homemade or store-bought pesto for spreading over the seasoned salmon fillets.
When does the lemon juice go in?
Drizzle it over the pesto-coated salmon before spreading the tomatoes on top and sealing the foil packets.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
