Grilled Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    193

Elevate your grilled salmon with a luscious, creamy pesto sauce. This simple yet sophisticated dish transforms ordinary salmon into a gourmet experience, perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    86 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    226 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (around 375-400°F) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Prepare the Salmon: Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil. This helps to keep the fish moist and prevents it from sticking to the grill. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Grill the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook until the salmon is easily flakes with a fork, about 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Avoid overcooking for the best texture. (8-12 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Prepare the Pesto Cream Sauce: While the salmon is grilling, in a small saucepan, combine the softened cream cheese and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and well-blended. (2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Incorporate Pesto: Stir in the prepared pesto into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed and the sauce turns a vibrant green. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 0 mins Assemble and Serve: Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the grill. Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of the creamy pesto sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the pesto cream sauce.
If you don't have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be used, but fresh is preferred for its brighter flavor.
To prevent the salmon from sticking, ensure the grill grates are clean and well-oiled.
Adjust the amount of milk in the sauce to achieve your desired consistency. For a thinner sauce, add more milk; for a thicker sauce, use less.

Halle Bogisich

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 64 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rhiannon Marvin

    I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. So easy to make, yet so elegant.

  • Kaitlyn Fisher

    The sauce is delicious on pasta too!

  • Tom Stehr

    This recipe was a game-changer! The creamy pesto sauce is incredibly flavorful and complemented the salmon perfectly.

  • Louie Rippineffertz

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little kick. It was amazing!

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