Description
Grilled salmon with creamy pesto sauce is a delightful summer dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich flavors and vibrant colors. This recipe transforms fresh salmon into a tender, flaky masterpiece, perfectly complemented by a luscious pesto sauce. Ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, it’s an impressive yet simple meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the salmon fillets; drizzle olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and lightly grease the grates.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until grill marks appear; carefully flip using a spatula.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine pesto and heavy cream until warm; stir in lemon juice.
- Remove salmon from the grill when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F; top with creamy pesto sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg