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Pesto crusted salmon topped with lemon slices on a cutting board.

Pesto-Crusted Salmon

This easy grilled salmon is topped with pesto and lemon for a bright, summery, no-fuss meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 ¼ pound salmon filet
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup pesto

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill for medium heat (350°F). Arrange two slices of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and fold up the edges to create a tray. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Arrange half of the lemon slices on the foil in a single layer about the same size as the piece of fish.
  • Place the salmon on top of the lemon slices and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the pesto over the salmon and top with the remaining lemon slices.
  • Grill until the salmon is cooked through, 15 to 17 minutes.

Notes

  • Checking for doneness--To check for doneness, gently prod the center of the salmon with a fork or knife. When it's done, it should flake apart easily.
  • Transporting the fish--Use a baking sheet or metal tray under the foil when transporting it to and from the grill. The foil can be pretty flimsy.
  • Make it in the oven--Cook the salmon on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Dietary--This pesto-crusted salmon recipe is suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 12gCholesterol: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword grilled salmon, summer grilling
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