Description
Pesto Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Cucumber Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together perfectly grilled salmon, aromatic basil pesto, and a refreshing salsa made with ripe strawberries and crunchy cucumbers. Ideal for summer gatherings or casual dinners, this recipe is simple yet impressive, making it a must-try for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English cucumber)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread basil pesto generously on top of each fillet.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes or until it flakes easily.
- While grilling, combine strawberries, cucumbers, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl to make the salsa.
- Remove salmon from the grill, let it rest for 2 minutes, then serve topped with strawberry cucumber salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg