Description
This baked salmon gnocchi combines flaky roasted salmon, tender gnocchi, and broccoli in a creamy pesto-lemon sauce. It’s a simple one-dish dinner that’s satisfying, fresh, and perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 1 large head broccoli, separated into florets
- 300g reduced-fat cream cheese
- 3 tbsp pesto
- 400g fresh gnocchi
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 small organic salmon fillets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Sauté onion in 1 tbsp olive oil until softened.
- Add broccoli and cook until slightly tender.
- Mix cream cheese, pesto, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil until smooth.
- Toss gnocchi with sauce in baking dish.
- Stir in onion and broccoli.
- Place salmon on top and season.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until salmon reaches 63°C (145°F).
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cut broccoli into small, even florets for quicker cooking.
- If sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm water before baking.
- Check salmon at 18 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- For golden tops, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired