Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Hangar Restaurant & Flight LoungePesto Grilled Salmon Recipe

Pesto Grilled Salmon Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

(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. 1

    Make the Pesto

    In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.

  2. 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

  1. 3

    Marinate the Salmon

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the salmon fillets and marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 4

    Grill the Salmon

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill salmon fillets for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

  3. 5

    Top with Pesto

    Once cooked, remove salmon from the grill and top each fillet with a generous spoonful of pesto.

Asparagus Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Asparagus

    Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and place them in a bowl.

  2. 7

    Season and Grill

    Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Grill asparagus for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

Roasted Potatoes Preparation

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 9

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and cut the red bliss potatoes into quarters. Place them in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary.

  3. 10

    Roast the Potatoes

    Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and fork-tender.

Grilled Lemon Preparation

  1. 11

    Prepare the Lemon

    Cut the lemon in half.

  2. 12

    Grill the Lemon

    Place the lemon halves on the grill for about 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear.

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