Mint and pistachio pesto with salmon

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  4 Servings


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Bring out your favourite drop for this delicious dish that makes makes olive oil a star ingredient - then add a liberal drizzle to finish.

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Ingredients

• 12 pink fir apple or kipfler potatoes, halved


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 4 (about 600g) salmon fillets


• 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed

Mint and pistachio pesto

• 1 cup mint leaves


• 1/3 cup (55g) pistachios


• 1 garlic clove, crushed


• 1/4 cup (20g) finely grated parmesan


• 1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  To make the mint and pistachio pesto, place the mint, pistachios, garlic and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin stream. Process until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Place the potato in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over high heat and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain well.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  Heat a char-grill pan on high. Drizzle a little of the oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper. Add the salmon to the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest.
  
  
  


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  Step 4
  
  
  
  
  Meanwhile, drizzle the remaining oil over the potato and asparagus. Add to the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for 2 minutes or until lightly charred.
  
  
  


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  Step 5
  
  
  
  
  Arrange the potato, asparagus and salmon on serving plates. Top with pesto and serve immediately.
  
  
  

• High fibre


• Low carb


• Low sodium


• Low sugar

Nutrition

• 4166 kj

  Energy




• 62g

  Fat Total




• 12g

  Saturated Fat




• 11g

  Fibre




• 53g

  Protein




• 102mg

  Cholesterol




• 163.85mg

  Sodium




• 9g

  Carbs (sugar)




• 51g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

• Author: (N/A)


• Image credit: Ian Wallace


• Publication: Notebook:

Source: taste.com.au