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.
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
Step 1
Heat a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
Step 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.
Step 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper.
Step 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.
Step 5
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 354 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol81mg | 27% |
Sodium174mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein28g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
Calcium75mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium408mg | 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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