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Grilled Salmon with Pesto

Delicious grilled salmon topped with fresh pesto.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Salmon and Pesto

  • 4 fillets Salmon about 6 oz each
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the salmon for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. While the salmon is grilling, prepare the pesto. In a blender, combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  5. Once the salmon is done, top each fillet with a generous spoonful of pesto.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Grilled Salmon, Pesto
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