It’s that strange time of year for the weather. We have 3 days of warm, summer days followed by a week of cold, rainy fall days.
The forecasts are only occasionally accurate and it can change quickly, usually for the worse.
We plan on cooking outdoors on the grill and suddenly it’s windy and rainy.
Or the reverse.
That’s what keeps life interesting… And cooking creative!
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PrintGrilled Salmon with Pesto Sauce
We use a bit of salt for flavor then scrape it off before serving. You can use freshly made or purchased Pesto. Pesto is a very useful and flexible condiment to have on hand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Fish
- Method: Grilling
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, 6oz each (180gr each)
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh dill weed
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- Pesto Sauce:
- 2 tbs pesto
- 3 tbs Greek or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Sprinkle salmon with dill weed, then salt.
- Cook on barbecue grill 10 – 14 minutes, without turning, grill cover closed. Time depends on thickness and heat of grill.
- Remove and gently scrape most of the salt and dill off the top.
- Pesto Sauce:
- Combine pesto and yogurt.
- To serve:
- Spoon half the Pesto Sauce on top of each piece of salmon and serve.
Notes
Salmon should flake easily with fork when done but still be a bit pink in the center.
Substitute 1 tsp dried dill weed for the fresh.
You could put salmon a baking sheet and roast in 400 F oven for 15 – 20 minutes, depending on thickness.
Or try Grilled Salmon with Chive Sauce
That’s all for today – we’re playing tourist and visiting vinyards.
Priorities.