Easy Grilled Pesto Salmon in Foil Recipe

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4.9

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    2541 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Easy Grilled Pesto Salmon in Foil Recipe

This easy grilled salmon recipe in foil, with basil pesto and sautéed peppers and shallots, requires virtually no clean-up. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and entertaining! 254 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP

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Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds salmon salmon filet with or without skin (remove before eating)
  • 3 tablespoon basil pesto purchased or homemade
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the red bell pepper, salt and pepper, and cook until the bell pepper is just tender, about 3 minutes.
  4. Lay the salmon on a double sheet of foil that is lightly coated with cooking spray.
  5. Spread the pesto over the salmon and arrange the shallot and red bell peppers over the pesto.
  6. Seal the foil by folding it as though you wrapping a present. Slide the foil packet onto the grill and close the lid. Cook until the salmon is just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Take care not to overcook the salmon.
  7. Unwrap the salmon from the foil,4cut into pieces and serve hot or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.16of Salmon Calories 254.1kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2.7g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 12.7g (20%) Saturated Fat 2.3g (12%) Cholesterol 65.2mg (22%) Sodium 186.2mg (8%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.8g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2541 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.16of Salmon
Calories 254.1kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2.7g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 12.7g 20%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 12%
Cholesterol 65.2mg 22%
Sodium 186.2mg 8%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 0.8g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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