Garlic and Pesto with Salmon
Ingredients
- Salmon:
- 5 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced sun dried tomatoes
- 2 lb salmon fillets, unskinned
- Pesto:
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Preparation
Salmon: Mash garlic with sa< combine with parsley, oil and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 12 hours. Place salmon skin side down on greased grill. Brush half of marinade over top; cook, covered, over low heat, for 15 minutes. 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: In food processor, finely chop basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. With motor running, gradually pour in oil and process until smooth. Spoon over fish. (Make-ahead: Spoon into ice-cube tray; freeze.)
- Keywords : Dinner; Main Course; Salmon; Garlic; Basil; Nuts; Food Processor;
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