Salmon & Pesto-Dressed Vegetables

Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver @cook_4830359

Salmon is a great source of both omega 3, which helps to keep our hearts healthy, and vitamin D that helps to make our bones and teeth strong. Pan- frying salmon is an easy way to get more oily sh
in our diets – served with delicious, pesto-dressed potatoes and greens, it’s a great weeknight dinner.

TIP:
Pesto is fantastic – everyone likes it. As well as dressing vegetables, try it with pasta, roast meats on hot toasts, or drizzled over soups. Just give it a bash!

EQUIPMENT:
Small non-stick frying pan
Wooden spoon
Small bowl
Pestle and mortar
Measuring spoons
Fine grater
Chopping board
Knife
Large saucepan with lid
Large non-stick frying pan
Slotted spatula/Fish slice
Colander
Large bowl
Tongs

Salmon & Pesto-Dressed Vegetables

Salmon is a great source of both omega 3, which helps to keep our hearts healthy, and vitamin D that helps to make our bones and teeth strong. Pan- frying salmon is an easy way to get more oily sh
in our diets – served with delicious, pesto-dressed potatoes and greens, it’s a great weeknight dinner.

TIP:
Pesto is fantastic – everyone likes it. As well as dressing vegetables, try it with pasta, roast meats on hot toasts, or drizzled over soups. Just give it a bash!

EQUIPMENT:
Small non-stick frying pan
Wooden spoon
Small bowl
Pestle and mortar
Measuring spoons
Fine grater
Chopping board
Knife
Large saucepan with lid
Large non-stick frying pan
Slotted spatula/Fish slice
Colander
Large bowl
Tongs

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Ingredients

30 mins
4 servings
  1. 600 g (1 1/4 lbs)new potatoes
  2. 200 g (8 oz)fine green beans
  3. 200 g (8 oz)tenderstem broccoli/broccolini
  4. 4x 120g (5-oz) salmon fillets, scaled and pin-boned, from sustainable sources
  5. olive oil
  6. 1lemon
  7. For the pesto:
  8. 25 g (3 Tbsp)pine nuts
  9. 1/2small clove of garlic
  10. 50 g (2 oz)fresh basil
  11. extra virgin olive oil
  12. 15 g (1/2 oz)Parmesan cheese
  13. 1lemon

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    To make pesto: Place a small frying pan over a medium heat, tip in the pine nuts.

  2. 2

    Toast until very lightly golden – keep them moving so they don’t burn, then place in a small bowl and put to one side.

  3. 3

    Peel the garlic...

  4. 4

    Then place in a pestle and mortar with a pinch of sea salt.

  5. 5

    Pick and tear in the basil leaves.

  6. 6

    Bash the mixture to a paste...

  7. 7

    Then add the pine nuts...

  8. 8

    And pound again, leaving a little bit of texture.

  9. 9

    Scrape the mixture into the small bowl.

  10. 10

    Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil – you need just enough to bind the pesto and give it an oozy consistency.

  11. 11

    Then finely grate and stir through the Parmesan.

  12. 12
  13. 13

    Add a squeeze of lemon juice.

  14. 14

    Have a taste and season with a pinch of black pepper and a squeeze more lemon juice, if you think it needs it.

  15. 15

    To cook the vegetables: Scrub the potatoes well...

  16. 16

    Then trim the beans...

  17. 17

    And trim the broccoli.

  18. 18

    Fill a large pan three quarters of the way up with boiling water, add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil.

  19. 19

    Once boiling, carefully add the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes...

  20. 20

    Adding the beans and the broccoli for the final 5 minutes. Meanwhile...

  21. 21

    To cook the fish: Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat.

  22. 22

    Rub the salmon fillets all over with olive oil...

  23. 23

    And season with salt and pepper.

  24. 24

    Place in the hot pan, skin-side down, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden underneath.

  25. 25

    Use a slotted spatula or a fish slice to turn them over, then cook the fillets for a further 2 to 3 minutes, or until just cooked through.

  26. 26

    Remove the pan from the heat, rest for 30 seconds, then add a good squeeze of lemon juice and give the pan a good shake.

  27. 27

    To assemble your meal: Drain the vegetables well, then tip into to a large bowl.

  28. 28

    Add the pesto, then use tongs to coat everything nicely.

  29. 29

    Divide the fish fillets and vegetables between your plates.

  30. 30

    Drizzle over the juices from the pan, then serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

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