Salmon Skewers With Lemon-Parsley Pesto Recipe

Name: Salmon Skewers With Lemon-Parsley Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup capers, drained; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided; 2 pounds skinless, boneless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray; 4 cups hot cooked orzo; Parsley sprigs (optional); Lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided
2 pounds skinless, boneless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 cups hot cooked orzo
Parsley sprigs (optional)
Lemon wedges (optional)

1
Prepare grill.
2
Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to herb mixture; process until smooth, scraping sides. Set aside.
3
Thread fish evenly on each of 16 skewers. Brush fish with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Arrange skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 minute on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill, and keep warm.
4
Combine orzo and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well. Place 1/2 cup orzo on each of 8 plates; arrange 2 skewers on each plate. Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon herb mixture. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup capers, drained, and more.

Yes, Salmon Skewers With Lemon-Parsley Pesto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Salmon Skewers With Lemon-Parsley Pesto

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