Grilled Pesto Salmon – Flavours that will make your taste buds sing

Hit the spot with this delicious grilled pesto salmon recipe. The nutty green pesto pairs excellently with the butter-soft salmon.

This recipe is not only satisfying and tasty, but super healthy. Salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids and also contains vitamin D that strengthens our bones and teeth.

This grilled pesto salmon recipe makes use of so much fresh ingredients and is ready in a few quick minutes. The pesto is a delicious blend of basil leaves, garlic, parmesan cheese and zesty lemon juice. This vibrant combination will make your taste buds sing.

If you are looking for a quick and easy midweek meal, look no further than this grilled pesto salmon recipe.

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Grilled Pesto Salmon

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by DNAfit Course: MainCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

6

minutes

Total time

11

minutes

Ingredients

• 180 g fresh salmon

• 2 teaspoons pine nuts

• ½ medium garlic clove

• ½ cup basil leaves, chopped

• 8 teaspoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 slice lemon

• ½ cup turnip greens

• salt and pepper to taste

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Place the nuts, garlic, basil, 4 teaspoons olive oil, Parmesan and lemon in a blender. Blend into a thick paste to form the pesto.
• Place a pan over a medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the salmon. Grill the salmon for 3 minutes on each side.
• Serve the salmon on top of the turnip greens with the slice of lemon on the side. Place the pesto on top of the salmon.

Notes

• Nutritional Information (per serving)
  Energy: 1507kJ (360 calories)
  Carbohydrates: 6g
  Fibre: 2g
  Protein: 22g
  Fat: 28g

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