Grilled Salmon Fillets with Pesto

2021-01-19
  • Yield: 4
  • Servings: 4
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 15m
  • Ready In: 25m

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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

  • Calories

    233
  • Carbohydrates

    0 g
  • Cholesterol

    0 mg
  • Fat

    14 g
  • Fiber

    0 g
  • Protein

    25 g
  • Saturated Fat

    0 g
  • Serving Size

    1
  • Sodium

    0 mg
  • Sugar

    0 g
  • Trans Fat

    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat

    0 g
  • Potassium

    0 mg
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Grilled salmon fillets with pesto. Looking for a quick, healthy meal idea? Try this grilled salmon with pesto.

What is Pesto? & Why You Should Eat It More Often

Pesto is a sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy, and is traditionally made with fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts (pine kernels), Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano), olive oil, and salt.

In the United States, pesto can be made with fresh spinach. Pesto is traditionally prepared by first roasting the pine nuts, then crushing them into a paste with a mortar and pestle, followed by adding the basil leaves and garlic cloves to the liquid remaining in the bowl.

Parmesan cheese is then added along with salt (generally 1/ 2 teaspoon) and olive oil to create the pesto sauce.

What makes grilled salmon fillets with pesto a healthy dish?

Grilled salmon fillets with pesto is a healthy dish because it doesn’t contain any added fat or sugar. It also contains healthy fats and omega-3s.

The grilled salmon fillets with pesto is a healthy dish because it doesn’t contain any added fat or sugar. Omega-3s are healthy fats that help the body’s immune system, brain, and heart, as well as promote joint health and lower cholesterol levels.

How can I make my own pesto sauce?

Making your own pesto sauce is a great way to make sure that you are not consuming any unnecessary preservatives or additives. It is also a great way to save money and reduce the amount of food waste in your home.

Here are the ingredients you will need: – Basil leaves – A clove of garlic (or 2 if preferred) – Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) – Parmesan cheese – Salt – Ground black pepper – Pinch of dried oregano- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg- Pinch of red pepper flakes- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil – 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.

In a blender, place the basil leaves, garlic cloves, EVOO, and Parmesan cheese. Blend on high for about 10 seconds. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and oregano. Next, add the nutmeg and red pepper flakes. With the blender still running, slowly add the low sodium chicken broth and red wine vinegar. Process until high speed, for 5 seconds. Serve with salted crackers or as a dip for your favorite piece of bread.

Grilled Salmon Fillets with Pesto

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[Ingredients]

Method

Step 1

Combine the salmon fillets, dry white wine, lemon juice, and zest in a freezer bag. Season to taste with black pepper. Seal, shake well, and leave in the fridge for a few hours.

Step 2

Set turbo oven temperature to 482. F (250. C). Remove the salmon from the freezer bag and arrange it on a greased baking tray. Spread the pesto over the top of each salmon fillet. Place on the grilling rack of the turbo oven.

Step 3

Cover and cook until the fish is done to your requirements(approximately 10 minutes.) Serve grilled salmon fillets immediately.

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