Pesto Grilled Salmon & Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    518 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Grilled Salmon & Pasta

Easy and simple to make, pesto grilled salmon is cooked on the grill and then served on a bed of creamy pasta for a delicious summer time meal

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Delallo Spirali Pasta
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 3 lemons divided
  • 1 6-ounce jar Delallo pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets skin removed and cut into 1-inch squares
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil for garnish
  • red chili flakes for serving
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Soak wooden skewers, at least 1 hour. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Clean and oil the grates with the olive oil, if necessary.
  3. Trim the ends of 2 lemons and thinly slice. Add the salmon cubes and lemon slices folded in half by alternating onto skewers (make 5-6 skewers). Brush both sides of skewered salmon with half the pesto.
  4. Carefully place salmon skewers onto the grill. Grill until salmon is cooked through and opaque, 4 minutes per side.
  5. Return drained pasta to the same pot over low heat and add butter, Parmesan, remaining pesto (about ½ cup), and juice of remaining lemon. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add in reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce is glossy.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and chili flakes and top with the salmon skewers. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the salmon kabobs in an airtight container and they will keep well in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. They are best reheated in the oven, covered with foil, at 350F until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 518kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 345mg (14%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 518 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 518kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 345mg 14%
Potassium 607mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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