Baked Salmon on Pesto Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen mashed potatoes, thawed
• 1/2 cup prechopped onion, minced
• 5 tablespoons basil pesto, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lbs salmon fillets, boneless, skinless, cut into 6 equal portions

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Coat a large baking sheet with Pam. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine potatoes, onion, 4 Tbsp pesto, egg, and pepper.

4. 4

   Shape into 6 oval patties about 1/4" thick.

5. 5

   Place on prepared sheet and bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minute.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the oil with the remaining 1 Tbsp pesto.

7. 7

   Remove pan from oven.

8. 8

   Place salmon on top of each patty.

9. 9

   Drizzle with pesto oil.

10. 10

    Bake until salmon is opaque, about 12 minutes.