Description
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the rich flavors of perfectly grilled salmon with a luscious, herb-infused pesto cream sauce. This recipe is ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, offering a quick and satisfying meal that will impress your guests. With fresh ingredients and easy preparation, this dish elevates any dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and clean the grates.
- Pat salmon fillets dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets for even coating.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for about 6 minutes without moving.
- In a saucepan, combine pesto and heavy cream over medium heat; stir until blended.
- When salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), remove from grill and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, drizzling creamy pesto sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg