Grilled Salmon With Pesto Crust

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Start with the great taste of grilled salmon then finish under the broiler to form a crust of homemade pesto. This recipe is easy to make, but tastes and looks like a gourmet meal.

Submitted by LAURAVC
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pine nuts

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pound salmon fillet

Directions

  1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.

  2. Blend basil, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and garlic in a blender until a thick paste forms. Gradually stream olive oil into blender and continue blending until desired consistency of pesto is reached; season with salt and pepper.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper.

  4. Place salmon, skin-side down, onto grill grates; close grill and cook until salmon is about 2/3 done, 8 to 15 minutes. Remove salmon from grill using a spatula and transfer to a baking sheet, skin-side down. Spread pesto evenly over the salmon. Save extra pesto for another use if there are leftovers.

  5. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

  6. Broil salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork and pesto is bubbling, about 5 minutes.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of pesto. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354 Calories
26g Fat
2g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 174mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 408mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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