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Pesto grilled salmon skewers with pasta
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Pesto Grilled Salmon & Pasta

Easy and simple to make, pesto grilled salmon is cooked on the grill and then served on a bed of creamy pasta for a delicious summer time meal
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 518kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Delallo Spirali Pasta
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 3 lemons divided
  • 1 6 ounce jar Delallo pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets skin removed and cut into 1-inch squares
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Red chili flakes for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  • Soak wooden skewers, at least 1 hour. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Clean and oil the grates with the olive oil, if necessary.
  • Trim the ends of 2 lemons and thinly slice. Add the salmon cubes and lemon slices folded in half by alternating onto skewers (make 5-6 skewers). Brush both sides of skewered salmon with half the pesto.
  • Carefully place salmon skewers onto the grill. Grill until salmon is cooked through and opaque, 4 minutes per side.
  • Return drained pasta to the same pot over low heat and add butter, Parmesan, remaining pesto (about ½ cup), and juice of remaining lemon. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add in reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce is glossy.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and chili flakes and top with the salmon skewers. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store the salmon kabobs in an airtight container and they will keep well in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. They are best reheated in the oven, covered with foil, at 350F until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg