Grilled Salmon with Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Salmon with Pesto Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets (1 lb.)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 oz (1/2 of 8-oz. package.) philadelphia cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

  1. HEAT grill to medium heat.
  2. BRUSH both sides of fish with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, skin-sides down, 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  3. MEANWHILE, cook cream cheese and milk in saucepan on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in pesto.
  4. SERVE fish topped with sauce and parsley.
  5. Kraft Kitchens Tips
  6. Serving SuggestionRound out the meal with hot cooked rice and steamed vegetables. For added flavor, drizzle fish lightly with fresh lemon juice before serving.
  7. Cooking Know-HowWhen salmon is done, it will appear opaque and flake easily with fork.
  8. Food FactsCheck salmon fillets for bones before cooking by running fingers over surface. Small bumps are usually a sign of bones - use tweezers to remove them.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 518.05 Kcal (2169 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.4g 38%
Cholesterol 147.55mg 49%
Sodium 427.61mg 18%
Potassium 1212.51mg 26%
Total Carbs 1.43g 0%
Sugars 1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 1%
Protein 68.24g 136%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 14.9mg 83%
Calcium 70.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.36 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.99g 38%
Cholesterol 42.26mg 49%
Sodium 122.46mg 18%
Potassium 347.24mg 26%
Total Carbs 0.41g 0%
Sugars 0.29g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 1%
Protein 19.54g 136%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 4.3mg 83%
Calcium 20.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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