Grilled California Pesto Stuffed Steaks Recipes

GRILLED PESTO-STUFFED STEAKS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Make horizontal cut in side of each steak, forming a pocket (do not cut through to opposite side).
• Mix pesto and cheese; spread evenly on insides of pockets; press pockets closed. Drizzle oil over beef.
• Cover and grill beef 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 12 to 14 minutes for medium doneness, turning once. To serve, cut beef into thick strips.

15-MINUTE GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH PESTO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a large cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Cut the skirt steak into 4 even pieces, rub with half of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until charred on both sides and at the desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (depending on thickness).
• Meanwhile, whisk together the pesto, butter and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with the remaining oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. Working in batches if necessary, place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Divide the steaks and asparagus among 4 plates; top each steak with a dollop of the pesto butter. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill.
• Loosen skin from thighs to form a pocket; stuff with pesto.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mash garlic with 1/8 teaspoon salt to form a paste; stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and brush on bread slices.
• Toast bread on grill.
• Serve chicken on bread, garlic side up.

GRILLED SALMON STEAKS WITH SPICY CHILE PESTO

Steps:

• Place salmon on a flat work surface. Roll the thin ends into the thicker end and tie with cooking twine. Brush with sunflower oil. Transfer salmon rolls into a glass dish. Top with juice and zest of 1 lime. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until well marinated, about 2 hours.
• Place remaining lime juice and zest, chile peppers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, sunflower seeds, and garlic in a food processor. Puree, pouring the rest of the olive oil in gradually, until pesto is blended and thick.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place salmon rolls on grill. Cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Divide salmon across serving plates; spoon pesto on top.

GRILLED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO, TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Stir together pesto and olive oil, set aside.
• If desired, scrape off black gills under mushroom caps, and discard (the original recipe calls for this step but it is optional).
• Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto mixture into each mushroom cap and spread evenly.
• Gently mix feta cheese with diced tomatoes, and divide evenly to top each mushroom.
• If making ahead, wrap the topped mushroom in plastic wrap, and chill till ready to grill.
• Grill mushrooms over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with knife. Serve hot and enjoy.

GRILLED BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH BASIL PESTO, BOCCOCINI CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
• Scrape out the cores and seeds from the peppers.
• Brush olive oil inside peppers and season cavity with salt and pepper.
• Add a few slices of garlic to each pepper cavity and place on grill (cavity side up) until charred (approximately 3 minutes).
• Add a spoonful of pesto to each of the peppers and slices of Boccocini cheese.
• Continue to cook peppers until cheese in melted (approximately 3 minutes).
• Serve right away.

PESTO-CORN GRILLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• For pesto, combine 1/2 cup oil, grated cheese, basil, sunflower kernels and garlic in a blender; cover and process until blended., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped red pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add corn and pesto; heat through., Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat, cut side down, 8 minutes. Turn; fill with corn mixture. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese.