salmon fillet with herb pesto
This salmon is great done on the BBQ. But can also be baked in the oven at 375F and cooked until it flakes when tested with a fork.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
The instructions and cooking time for this salmon are perfect. The final result is tender and juicy. We loved the flavor grilling adds to the salmon, but this could easily be baked in the oven. On top is a pesto that's sweet and tangy. We opted to use pine nuts for the pesto but walnuts would be great too. You can use this pesto with any fish, chicken, or meat.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Barbecue
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 4 - salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin on and deboned
How To Make salmon fillet with herb pesto
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Step 1In a blender add basil, parsley, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, water, and garlic. Puree. -
Step 2Add nuts and puree until smooth; set aside.
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Step 3Brush salmon with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 4Place salmon grill and cook for 3 minutes with the lid open.
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Step 5Rotate fish by 90 degrees and cook for another 3 minutes.
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Step 6Flip salmon and repeat to cook as before.
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Step 7Serve salmon with a dollop of herb pesto. A baby spinach salad goes well with this fish or salad of your choice and crusty dinner rolls.
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Category:
Fish
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#salmon
Keyword:
#herb pesto
Ingredient:
Seafood
Diet:
Low Fat
Method:
Barbecue
Culture:
Canadian
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