Description
Savor the exquisite flavors of grilled salmon drizzled with a rich creamy pesto sauce, perfect for summer evenings and special gatherings. This vibrant dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup creamy pesto sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Pat salmon fillets dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place fillets skin-side down on the grill; cook for 6-8 minutes until grill marks appear.
- Flip carefully and grill an additional 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- While grilling, blend pesto ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle creamy pesto over grilled salmon before serving, garnishing with fresh basil and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg