Grilled Salmon Steaks with Spicy Chile Pesto Recipe
Grilled Salmon Steaks with Spicy Chile Pesto Recipe is a healthy and simple way to prepare salmon. This easy recipe has great flavor and texture.
Equipment
Grill
Zip Lock Bag
Serving Plate
Food processor
Ingredients
- 4 (8 ounce) skinless salmon steaks
- 2 tbso canola oil
- 2 limes, zested and juiced, divided
- 4 chile peppers, seeded
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Place salmon on a flat work surface
- Brush with sunflower oil
- Transfer salmon rolls into a glass dish
- Top with juice and zest of 1 lime, Season with salt and pepper
- Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until well marinated, about 2 hours
- Place remaining lime juice and zest, chile peppers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, sunflower seeds, and garlic in a food processor
- Puree, pouring the rest of the olive oil in gradually, until pesto is blended and thick
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate
- Place salmon rolls on grill. Cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side
- Divide salmon across serving plates; spoon pesto on top
Nutrition
Calories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 41gFat: 45gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 153mg
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