Baked Salmon with Chilli Pesto

  • Preparation Time5 mins
  • Cooking Time25 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
1 pack of Tesco’s skinless boneless salmon fillets
1/2 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tomato, sliced
3 tablespoons of basil pesto

Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5.

Place the fillets in a lightly oiled backing dish. Cover the fillets in the pesto, sprinkle with chilli and layer the sliced tomato on top. This can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge.

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.

Saucy Chef’s tasty tip: Serve with a crisp green salad.

Recipe courtesy of Saucy Fish Company.

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