Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 2 (10- to 12-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup purchased pesto
• 2 tomatoes, sliced

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a cutting board and use a sharp paring knife to cut 4 4 1/2-inch squares.
4. Prick each square all over with the tines of a fork.
5. Arrange the pastry squares on one end of the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
6. Cut the salmon fillets in half crosswise to make 4 pieces about 3 inches square.
7. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and arrange them on the other end of the sheet.
8. Sprinkle each piece of salmon with 1 tablespoon of the sliced almonds.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the salmon is firm.
10. Place a piece of puff pastry on each plate.
11. Top the pastry with 1 tablespoon of the pesto.
12. Arrange 2 slices of tomato over the pesto and top with the salmon.
13. Serve immediately.

pastry, center, salt, almonds, purchased pesto, tomatoes

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/salmon-with-puff-pastry-and-pesto-376603 (may not work)