How to Make Grilled Salmon With Pesto Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled salmon with a pesto crust is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any time of year. This recipe combines the rich, buttery flavor of grilled salmon with the fresh and vibrant flavors of homemade pesto. The result is a dish that is both elegant and simple, making it a perfect option for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Salmon is a popular fish choice for many people because of its versatility and health benefits. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-qual...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork and pesto is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 174mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 408mg