Pesto Grilled Salmon Recipe
(GF) Asparagus, grilled lemon, and roasted red bliss potatoes.
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Ingredients
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For the Pesto
For the Salmon
For the Asparagus
For the Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
For Grilled Lemon
Method
Pesto Preparation
- 1
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 2
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Salmon Preparation
- 3
- 4
- 5
Top with Pesto
Once cooked, remove salmon from the grill and top each fillet with a generous spoonful of pesto.
Asparagus Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Asparagus
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and place them in a bowl.
- 7
Roasted Potatoes Preparation
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 9
- 10
Roast the Potatoes
Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and fork-tender.

