New Recipes Garlic and Pesto with Salmon - ★Cooking Recipes★

Perfectly grilled salmon smothered in a sreamy garlic pesto sauce.
Directions for: Garlic and Pesto with Salmon

Ingredients

Salmon

5 large cloves garlic, chopped

tsp salt

2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp minced sun-dried tomato

lb(s) salmon, fillets, unskinned

Pesto

1 cup packed basil, leaves

cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp pine nuts

1 large clove garlic

tsp salt

tsp pepper

cup olive oil

Directions

Salmon

1. Mash garlic with salt; combine with parsley, oil and tomatoes.

2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 12 hours.

3. Place salmon skin side down on greased grill.

4. Brush half of marinade over top; cook, covered, over low heat, for 15 minutes.

5. Brush salmon with remaining garlic mixture; increase heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.

Pesto

1. In food processor, finely chop basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper.

2. With motor running, gradually pour in oil and process until smooth.

3. Spoon over fish.

4. (Make-ahead: Spoon into ice-cube tray; freeze.) Makes about 1 cup (250 mL).

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