Salmon And Lemon Grass Pesto Food

SALMON WITH QUICK PARSLEY WALNUT PESTO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix together parsley, walnuts, garlic, 3 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper. Stir until fully incorporated. Set aside.
• Mix together pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Rub filet of salmon with seasonings.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place salmon skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip salmon, then cook for another 5 minutes
• Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice over salmon. Cook for 3 more minutes until lemon juice has reduced. Remove salmon from heat.
• Spread the parsley walnut mixture over salmon. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

SALMON AND LEMON GRASS PESTO

Steps:

• Blend the 1st 6 ingredients together until mixture becomes a paste.
• Cover the pesto and refrigerate until required.
• Heat enough oil or use oil spray on the base of large pan.
• Cook fish on both sides until cooked as you desire it.
• Serve the fish topped with the pesto.

PESTO SALMON AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Set up a 2-layer bamboo steamer in a skillet and add enough water to reach the bottom rim; bring the water to a simmer. Or set up a 2-layer electric steamer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Put the potatoes in the bottom tray of the steamer and cook until just tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the basil, hazelnuts, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender. Finely grate in the zest from half the lemon and squeeze in all of the juice. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water and puree. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the yogurt.
• After the potatoes have cooked 15 minutes, place the salmon in the top tray of the steamer. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the salmon is opaque, 6 to 8 minutes. Let the fish sit in the steamer off the heat while you transfer the potatoes to a bowl and smash with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the pecorino; season with salt and pepper. Remove the salmon and top with the pesto and more basil. Serve with the potatoes and lemon wedges.

GARLICKY PESTO SALMON WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
• Meanwhile, cut salmon into small pieces.
• Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add salmon and stir a few times. Add asparagus tips, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute until salmon is almost cooked, garlic is golden, and asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add cream and bring to a boil. Stir in pesto. Boil until sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 to 1/2. Add penne and toss thoroughly to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve hot.

CHILI, COCONUT AND LEMON GRASS PESTO

Steps:

• Strip tough outer leaves from lemon grass and chop roughly.
• put this and rest of ingredients into processor and puree.
• will keep in fridge for 2 weeks if covered in oil.
• Note add fresh coriander if liked.