Salmon Fillets With A Pesto Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 -6 salmon fillets (This makes enough sauce for 6 servings.)
    3/4 cup chopped of fresh mint, packed
    3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
    1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander, packed
    8 garlic cloves, peeled
    3 green onions, sliced
    1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
    2 teaspoons chili sauce
    1/2 cup olive oil, divided use
    3 tablespoons lemon juice
    1/2 cup white wine, divided use
    pepper
    1/2 cup whipping cream
    1 teaspoon chicken stock
    parmesan cheese, grated (extra for topping)
Preparation
    In a food processor, add mint, Parmesan cheese, coriander, garlic, green onions, basil, chili sauce. Carefully pour 1/4 cup olive oil in while blending thoroughly, set to one aside.
    In a large dish, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1/4 cup white wine and pepper. Add salmon and marinate 15 minutes.
    Heat some oil in a pan and cook salmon until starts to flake 4-6 Min's a side depending on the thickness of the fillet. Or grill on the BBQ 12-15 Min's, again according to the weight you have bought.
    While salmon is cooking. Combine in a saucepan, cream and 1/4-cup white wine and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stirring a couple of minutes until reduced slightly, add chicken stock and stir to dissolve, add the garlic mixture, simmer a few more minutes, stirring to allow the potent flavour of the garlic to settle down.
    To Serve: Arrange salmon on a plate pour sauce over and top with grated parmesan cheese. I served mine with wild rice and herbs, but serve with you favourite vegetables or salad whatever you prefer.

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