Main Dishes Seafood Main Dishes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes Grilled Salmon With Pesto Crust 4.9 (7) 2 Reviews 5 Photos Start with the great taste of grilled salmon then finish under the broiler to form a crust of homemade pesto. This recipe is easy to make, but tastes and looks like a gourmet meal. Submitted by LAURAVC Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 5 5 5 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ¼ cup pine nuts ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound salmon fillet Directions Heat a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes. Blend basil, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and garlic in a blender until a thick paste forms. Gradually stream olive oil into blender and continue blending until desired consistency of pesto is reached; season with salt and pepper. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin-side down, onto grill grates; close grill and cook until salmon is about 2/3 done, 8 to 15 minutes. Remove salmon from grill using a spatula and transfer to a baking sheet, skin-side down. Spread pesto evenly over the salmon. Save extra pesto for another use if there are leftovers. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork and pesto is bubbling, about 5 minutes. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of pesto. The actual amount consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 354 Calories 26g Fat 2g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 354 % Daily Value * Total Fat 26g 33% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 81mg 27% Sodium 174mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 0g Protein 28g 57% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 75mg 6% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 408mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.