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Pesto Grilled Salmon

Buttery, colorful and flaky, this simple but impressive salmon will be a family favorite in moments! Five smart ingredients, and your dinner entree is done.

—SONYA LABBE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


salmon fillet (3 pounds)

1/2 cup prepared pesto

green onions, finely chopped

1/4 cup lemon juice

garlic cloves, minced

1. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil, using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to lightly coat. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, combine the pesto, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Carefully spoon some of the pesto mixture over salmon. Grill 15-20 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with remaining pesto mixture.