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Ingredients
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4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese, cubed
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ÂĽ cup milk
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2 tablespoons pesto
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Preheat an outdoor drill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Brush both sides salmon with oil. Cook on the preheated grill, skin-sides down, until easily flakes with a fork, 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, add cream cheese and milk to a saucepan; cook over medium heat until cream cheese completely melted and sauce well blended, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pesto.
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Top salmon with sauce and parsley to serve.
Serving Suggestion
Round out the meal with hot cooked rice and steamed vegetables. For added flavor, drizzle fish lightly with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Cooking Know-How
When salmon is done, it will appear opaque and flake easily with fork.
Food Facts
Check salmon fillets for bones before cooking by running fingers over surface. Small bumps are usually a sign of bones — use tweezers to remove them.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
351 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
3g | Carbs |
28g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 351 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 25g | 33% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
Sodium 226mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 28g | 56% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 115mg | 9% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 454mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.