Barbecued Salmon with Pesto & Delicious Pair Ups
Published on June 29, 2022
Are you ready to get sizzling this summer? Even though we love firing up the grill all year round, we asked V!VA’s Executive Chef, Robert Oancea, from Meadowlands Retirement Community to share a BBQ recipe that will have your taste buds sizzling too!
Have some fun with your family and friends this summer or any time of the year by making these easy flavourful, and impressionable recipes!
Salmon with Pesto
Ingredients:
- 4.5 oz Fillet of Salmon
- 1 Tsp Lemon Pepper
- ¼ Bunch of Basil
- 1 Sprig of Thyme
- 1 Sprig of Parsley
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- 1 Lemon – Juice and Zest
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Directions:
Pesto
- Combine herbs, garlic, and lemon in a food processor.
- Blend with olive oil until a silky consistency.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Salmon
- Marinate salmon in brown sugar and soy sauce overnight,
- Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper and salt.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill salmon for 6-8 minutes per side.
- Top with pesto.
Curried Quinoa
Ingredients:
- 1 Small Onion diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Small Pepper diced
- 2 Cups Quinoa
- 1 Tbsp Curry Powder
- 1 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Pinch of Cinnamon
- 1 Lemon juiced
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
- In a saute pan toast the curry spices.
- Add 2 cups of chicken stock and lemon juice to the spice mix.
- In a separate pan caramelize the onions, garlic, and peppers.
- Add the quinoa to vegetables and toast the grains for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock mixture to the grains.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients:
- 10 stalks of Asparagus
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Coat the asparagus with olive oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Grill for 4 – 5 minutes.
Roasted Parmesan Thyme Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 4 Roma Tomatoes
- 2 Sprigs of Thymen minced
- ½ Cup of Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Top each tomato with parmesan cheese, thyme, and olive oil.
- Roast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes.
We hope you try this delicious recipe out!
