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
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
Cooking Instructions
- 1
To make pesto: Place a small frying pan over a medium heat, tip in the pine nuts.
- 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
Peel the garlic...
- 4
Then place in a pestle and mortar with a pinch of sea salt.
- 5
Pick and tear in the basil leaves.
- 6
Bash the mixture to a paste...
- 7
Then add the pine nuts...
- 8
And pound again, leaving a little bit of texture.
- 9
Scrape the mixture into the small bowl.
- 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
Then finely grate and stir through the Parmesan.
- 12
- 13
Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 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
To cook the vegetables: Scrub the potatoes well...
- 16
Then trim the beans...
- 17
And trim the broccoli.
- 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
Once boiling, carefully add the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes...
- 20
Adding the beans and the broccoli for the final 5 minutes. Meanwhile...
- 21
To cook the fish: Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat.
- 22
Rub the salmon fillets all over with olive oil...
- 23
And season with salt and pepper.
- 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
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
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
To assemble your meal: Drain the vegetables well, then tip into to a large bowl.
- 28
Add the pesto, then use tongs to coat everything nicely.
- 29
Divide the fish fillets and vegetables between your plates.
- 30
Drizzle over the juices from the pan, then serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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