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Grilled salmon with asiago pesto, ready to serve for dinner.

Grilled Salmon with Asiago Pesto Video

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You won’t believe how easy it is to make this grilled salmon with Asiago pesto.
Course dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 256
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

pesto

  • 3 cups baby arugula
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup Asiago cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup white wine

salmon

Instructions

  • Combine baby arugula, garlic, Asiago cheese, olive oil, and walnuts in a food processor and mix until smooth. Reserve ½ cup of pesto for later use.
  • Combine white wine and the rest of the prepared pesto in a sealed bag and carefully shake to mix. Add salmon filets and coat with the mixture. Seal and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill-pan to medium-high. Oil the pan well to prevent sticking. Remove salmon from marinade and place on hot grill skin side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Grill 4–5 minutes per side. The fish is done when it's opaque all the way through. As you take the salmon off the grill pan, remove the skin and discard. Thin the reserved pesto sauce with a little olive oil and brush filets with the sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

If you’re pressed for time, no big deal! Just pick up a container of pesto at the store—it’s usually available in the deli section.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g