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In this easy sheet pan recipe, rich salmon is coated with a sauce of vibrant pesto and creamy mayonnaise, topped with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs, then baked to achieve a crispy, flavorful crust. You’ll add a squeeze of bright lemon to the pesto mayo to create an irresistible dipping sauce—perfect for the side of tender roasted vegetables.

Ethan Mick

with Roasted Vegetables

Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon

Skin-On Salmon Fillets

Sweet Potatoes

Broccoli

Lemon

Panko Breadcrumbs

Mayonnaise

Basil Pesto

Weeknight Hero Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Whole Dried Parsley)

Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Line a sheet pan with foil. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the **broccoli **stem; cut the broccoli into large florets. Medium dice the** sweet potatoes**. Place on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and the **spice blend**; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 24 to 26 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Prepare & roast the vegetables:

While the vegetables roast, line a separate sheet pan with foil, then lightly coat with oil. In a bowl, combine the **pesto** and **mayonnaise**. Transfer **2/3 of the pesto mayo** to a separate bowl and set aside for serving. Pat the **fish** dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the seasoned fish on the sheet pan, skin side down. Evenly top with the **remaining pesto mayo** and enough of the **breadcrumbs** to coat (you may have extra breadcrumbs). Drizzle with olive oil.

Coat the fish:

While the vegetables continue to roast, bake the **coated fish** 15 to 17 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned and the fish is cooked through. Remove from the oven.

Bake the fish:

While the fish bakes, halve the **lemon** crosswise, discarding any seeds. To the bowl of **reserved pesto mayo**, add** the juice of 1 lemon half**; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Evenly top the **roasted vegetables** with **the juice of the remaining lemon half**. Serve the **baked fish** with the **finished vegetables** and **pesto sauce**. Enjoy!