King Salmon with Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
- Pesto Sauce:
- 30gr fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 lemons, squeezed and grated rind
- 2.5ml salt and coarsely ground pepper
- 30g fresh coriander
- 60g pine nuts, roasted
- 80ml olive oil
- 20gr grated parmesan cheese
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until a chunky paste is formed.
- 4 king salmon fillets
- Seasoned flour
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 tsp. oil
Instructions
Method for frying
- Coat king salmon fillets in seasoned flour, dust off excess.
- Heat one tsp. butter and one tsp. oil in a pan.
- Pan fry over a moderate heat for approximately 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Method for steaming:
- Place king salmon fillets into a medium-sized pan with a little water (100mls).
- Season with a little salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Cover with lid.
- Allow fish to steam on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve fillets with Pesto Sauce, grilled vegetables on a bed of rice, garnish with lemon wedges and fresh coriander.
Serves 4.