Pesto Salmon and Potatoes
- 1 pound new potatoes, halved
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 lemon, plus wedges for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
- 4 6 -ounce skinless wild salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
- 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.
- Per serving: Calories 486; Fat 26 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 101 mg; Sodium 198 mg; Carbohydrate 18 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 43 g
- Photographs by Antonis Achilleos
potatoes, fresh basil, hazelnuts, clove garlic, extravirgin olive oil, lemon, kosher salt, yogurt, salmon, pecorino cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pesto-salmon-and-potatoes-recipe.html (may not work)