Easy Grilled Pesto Salmon in Foil Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup minced shallots
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- ½ salmon (about 1 1/2 lbs.), with or without skin (remove before eating)
- 3 tbsp basil pesto (purchased or homemade)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 238g | |
| Calories 304 | |
| Calories from Fat 163 | 54% |
| Total Fat 18.15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 3.69g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium 696mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 12.48g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 4.11g | 3% |
| Protein 22.18g | 35% |
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