Barbecued Salmon in Pesto Sauce
Makes : 6 servings
Ingredients :
3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 cloves garlic, peeled
2 green onions, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup olive oil, divided use
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup white wine, divided use
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds salmon
1/2 cup whipping cream
Directions :
1. Heat grill.
2. In a food processor, add mint, 1/2-cup Parmesan cheese, cilantro,
garlic, green onions, basil, chili sauce and salt.
3. Carefully pour 1/2-cup olive oil in while blending thoroughly; set aside.
4. In a large dish, combine 1/4-cup olive oil, lemon juice,
1/4-cup white wine and pepper.
5. Add salmon and marinate 15 minutes.
6. Grill the salmon until just flaking, about 12 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine cream and 1/4-cup white wine and
bring to a boil
8. Add the garlic mixture and serve over the salmon;
9. Remove the skin before serving, if desired.
10. Sprinkle with 1/4-cup Parmesan cheese, and serve with the garlic sauce.
Courtesy : Cooks Recipes