Best 9 Grilled Salmon With Pesto Crust Recipes

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Grilled salmon is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients. Pesto is a flavorful sauce that is made from basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. When combined with grilled salmon, pesto creates a dish that is both delicious and nutritious. This article will provide you with some tips on how to make the best grilled salmon with pesto crust, including the best type of salmon to use, how to prepare the fish, and how to make the pesto crust.

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GRILLED SALMON WITH CREAMY PESTO SAUCE



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This velvety and versatile sauce is also delicious served with chicken or other varieties of fish. For even more flavor, additional pesto could be brushed over the salmon before grilling.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Brush both sides of fish with oil. Grill, skin-sides down, 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, cook cream cheese and milk in saucepan on medium heat 2-3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in pesto.
  • Serve fish topped with sauce and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 226.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

PESTO GRILLED SALMON



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Buttery, colorful and flaky, this rich and impressive salmon will be a family favorite in moments. Five smart ingredients, and you'll have just the leftovers you need for tomorrow night's pasta dish. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 salmon fillet (3 pounds)
1/2 cup prepared pesto
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Place salmon skin side down on lightly oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the pesto, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Carefully spoon some of the pesto mixture over salmon. Grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally with remaining pesto mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PESTO GRILLED SALMON



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Make and share this Pesto Grilled Salmon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by keort

Categories     Weeknight

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs salmon fillets
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
2 green onions
1/4 cup lemon juice or 1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Put sauce ingredients in food processor and blend until creamy.
  • Coat grill rack with oil and place salmon skin down. Grill covered over medium heat for 5 minutes (can broil if you don't have a grill).
  • Spoon pesto over salmon reserving 1/4. Grill 15-20 minutes more basting with remaining pesto occasionally until fish flakes with fork.

GRILLED ITALIAN PESTO SALMON 30 MINUTES START TO FINISH



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This is quick pesto salmon recipe yields a buttery, flaky, beautifully pink salmon that will become a family favorite. Five ingredients are all that you need for this outstanding Italian salmon dish that is impressive enough for company.

Provided by Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Categories     main dish     seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 salmon fillet (1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup prepared pesto (we used our homemade pesto* see note)
2 green onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (minced)
lemon wedges to serve with salmon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the pesto, onions, lemon juice, and garlic. Add a few grinds of pepper and a pinch of salt.
  • Lightly coat the grill rack with cooking oil or spray. Heat grill to medium high heat (350 F.).
  • Once the grill reaches the proper temperature, place salmon skin side down on the grill rack.
  • Grill covered over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon some of the pesto sauce over the salmon taking care it doesn't flame up.
  • Grill 15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste occasionally with the remaining pesto sauce.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounces, Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 206 mg, Sugar 1 g

CEDAR PLANK-GRILLED SALMON WITH CILANTRO PESTO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (6 to 8-ounce) portions salmon preferably local wild King salmon -skin on or off
Olive oil, to taste
Salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) lightly toasted
1/2 lime, juiced
Jalapeno, to taste
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • This recipe is for OUTSIDE gas or charcoal plank-grilling.
  • For the Cedar Planks: I use UNTREATED 1 by 8 construction grade cedar cut to the length of the amount of salmon you wish to cook. (I cut mine in 10-inch lengths for 2 (8- ounce fillets)
  • Soaking the planks: Pre-soak cedar planks for at least 1 hour, preferably longer or overnight. Weigh down planks with heavy cans or stones to completely submerge the wood in water.
  • Lightly coat the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon on cedar plank skin-side down.
  • Turn on your gas grill to high heat. Place planks (loaded up with salmon) on the grill and close lid. Your grill will now turn into an oven/smoker. Cooking time required will vary depending on the size of the salmon. Be careful when you are lifting the grill lid because the burning plank will produce a lot of smoke. Try to keep the lid closed as much as possible as not to lower the temperature inside the grill. When salmon is cooked, remove fish from plank and plunge wood into a bucket of cold water. Serve the salmon immediately with the Cilantro Pesto.
  • Place first 4 ingredients in blender or small food processor and completely puree. Add lime juice, jalapeno, and salt and pepper, to taste.

GRILLED SALMON WITH PESTO CRUST



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Start with the great taste of grilled salmon then finish under the broiler to form a crust of homemade pesto. This recipe is easy to make, but tastes and looks like a gourmet meal.

Provided by LAURAVC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 354.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PESTO CRUSTED SALMON



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Make and share this Pesto Crusted Salmon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Momma Jenny

Categories     European

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs approximate size flank salmon, preferably with skin on
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup pesto sauce (I make my own so I can control how runny it turns out, but jarred is fine too)
1 lemon, sliced for serving

Steps:

  • Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place salmon in pan skin side down. Run finger over flesh to make sure all bones have been removed. Use pliers to pull out any that remain. Squeeze juice of one lemon and white wine over fish. Lightly salt the salmon. Marinate 15 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Coat the top side of the fish with thick layer of pesto. It should be between an 1/8th to a 1/4 of an inch thick, and cover the surface of the fish.
  • Place fish under the broiler. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes and flesh is opaque. Pesto should have formed a heavily browned or even blackened crust.
  • Remove from the oven, and set aside for a few minutes. Slice remaining lemon half into thin slices. Serve with lemon slices or arrange on the whole flank for presentation.
  • notes: the size of the salmon can be much bigger or smaller depending on your party size without having to adjust the recipe. I make my pesto a day ahead so I have very little to do the day of the dinner party. I serve it with rice Recipe #191120. Leftovers are great cold on a salad with a light vinaigrette dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 735.6, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 45.9

GRILLED PESTO SALMON



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Spend just 20 minutes cooking this delectably flaky Grilled Pesto Salmon! Your family will thank you when you serve them this pesto salmon recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless salmon fillets (1 lb.)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Brush both sides of fish with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, skin sides down, 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir cream cheese and milk in small saucepan on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Stir in pesto.
  • Serve fish topped with sauce and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

PECAN-CRUSTED GRILLED SALMON



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Enjoy this easy, elegant entrée hot off the grill in just 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 salmon fillet (1 lb)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup croutons, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. Meanwhile, brush both sides of salmon fillet with oil.
  • When grill is heated, place salmon, skin-side down, on bottom grill surface; close grill. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard. In another small bowl, stir together crushed croutons and pecans.
  • With back of spoon, spread mayonnaise mixture over salmon and sprinkle with crumb mixture; close grill. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Cut salmon into serving pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the salmon is cooked evenly, make sure the grill is preheated to the correct temperature before adding the salmon.
  • If you are using a gas grill, use indirect heat to cook the salmon. This will help to prevent the salmon from overcooking.
  • If you are using a charcoal grill, place the salmon on the grill grate over the coals. Be sure to keep the salmon away from the direct heat of the coals.
  • Cook the salmon for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through. The salmon is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • To make the pesto crust, simply combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. You can also make the pesto crust by hand, by finely chopping all of the ingredients and then mixing them together.
  • Once the pesto crust is made, spread it evenly over the top of the salmon fillets. Be sure to press the pesto crust into the salmon so that it sticks.
  • Grill the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes per side, or until the pesto crust is golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

Grilled salmon with pesto crust is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the pesto crust adds a flavorful and crispy topping. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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