Whole Salmon Fillet Baked in Foil with Meyer Lemon and Pesto

Prep:

• Preheat the oven to 400° F.
• Cut lemon in half lengthwise and then cut each half into 1/8” half moons. You should have approximately 10 slices.
• Make a cut about 1/2” deep every 1/2” on the flesh side of the salmon filet.
• Place a slice of lemon in each cut.
• Lay out a large sheet of heavy foil onto a sheet pan.
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the center of the foil then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt over the olive oil.
• Lay the salmon fillet on top of the oil, skin side down.
• Sprinkle the remaining salt, pepper and olive oil over the top of the salmon.
• Spoon the pesto over the top of the salmon.
• Scatter the grape tomatoes over the top of the pesto and top with the bay leaves.
• Fold up the salmon in the foil making sure it’s well sealed.

Cook:

• Place the sheet pan into a 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and registers 140° F.
• Remove from oven and let the salmon rest in the closed foil for 10 minutes.

Serve:

• Open the foil and serve.