Dill and Lemon Pesto

Fresh dill and lemon pesto can be made in minutes and is bright, flavorful, full of flavor, and so very versatile.

It can be used for any fish, seafood, or shrimp, whether grilling pan searing, or roasting. Also excellent for salmon patties, crabcakes, gnocchi, vegetables, pasta, and anything you use basil pesto for.

And if you find yourself with loads of dill, you can make and freeze this dill pesto.

Dill and Lemon Pasto

Fresh, bright, bursting with flavor, and Versatile
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course sauces

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper or one small fresno pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • pinch of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 lemon, juice, and zest

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend well. You can add somewater or more lemon juice if you would like it thinner.
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