Salmon Skewers with Lemon-Parsley Pesto Recipe

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Salmon Skewers with Lemon-Parsley Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Prepare grill.
  2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons 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 tablespoon oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon 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 teaspoon 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 tablespoon herb mixture. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 286.03 Kcal (1198 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.87g 18%
Cholesterol 60.86mg 20%
Sodium 434.35mg 18%
Potassium 511.1mg 11%
Total Carbs 15.66g 5%
Sugars 2.75g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 27.78g 56%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.29 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.74g 18%
Cholesterol 24.32mg 20%
Sodium 173.56mg 18%
Potassium 204.23mg 11%
Total Carbs 6.26g 5%
Sugars 1.1g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 6%
Protein 11.1g 56%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 7.6mg 2%

* 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

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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