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Spinach Pesto Grilled Salmon

Michelle
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups  lightly packed fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp Holland House Organic White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts - toasted
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese - grated
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 salmon fillets with skin - 5 oz each

Instructions
 

  • Place the spinach, Holland House vinegar, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper into the bowl of a food processor and pulse several time.
  • With the food processor running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil. Stop and scrape the bowl occasionally.
  • Taste and season the pesto as needed.
  • Measure out 1/4 cup of the prepared pesto and spread over the salmon, coating all sides.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Place the fish, skin side down, onto the grill and cook 6 - 8 minutes.
  • Flip the fish and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until cooked through and fish flakes with a fork.
  • Top with additional pesto if desired. Serve and enjoy!