Amazing Avocado Pesto Grilled Salmon in 5 Perfect Steps
Enjoy delicious grilled salmon with a vibrant avocado pesto. This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a food processor, combine avocado, basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a generous layer of the avocado pesto over the salmon fillets.
- Grill the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pine nuts.
- For a spicier pesto, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with your favorite grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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