Salmon with Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes

Name: Salmon with Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound mixed cherry tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large (1 to 1½ pounds) center-cut salmon fillet or 4 small fillets (3 to 4 ounces each); 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)