Description
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce is a delightful dish that features perfectly grilled salmon fillets topped with a rich, creamy pesto sauce. This recipe combines smoky flavors with fresh herbs, creating a memorable dining experience. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a blender, combine pesto sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until flaky.
- In the last minute of grilling, brush a generous layer of creamy pesto sauce over each fillet.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (142g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg