Meals Matter

salmon skewers with lemon-parsley pesto

Contributed By: jboudevin
cooking light

Ingredients

1/2 cup (2oz) parmesan cheese

1/2 cup Fresh flat leaf parsley leaves

1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup Capers, drained

2 tsp Grated lemon rind

2tsp Fresh lemon juice

1 Garlic clove, minced

2 1/2 tbsp Extravirgin olive oil, divided

2 lbs Boneless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks

1/2 tsp Salt, divided

1/4 tsp Black pepper

Cooking spray

4 cups Hot cooked orzo

Preparation

1. prepare grill

2. combine first 7 ingredients into a food processor. add 1 1/2 Tbsp olive 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 Tbsp olive oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 tsp 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 tsp 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 Tbsp herb mixture. garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Salmon
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Meal Type: Lunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 407
Total Fat: 12.7 g
Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 43.3 g
Protein: 29.2 g
Calcium: 87 mg
Sodium: 398 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Fiber: 2.1 g