Tasmanian Pesto Crusted Salmon Filet
- 2 deboned salmon filet (15og each)
- 2-3 russet potatoes
- 1 white onion (halved then sliced thinly)
- 20ml cream
- 15g butter
- 2 tbsp Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp pesto paste
- Olive oil, salt and pepper
- Peel and boil potatoes until soft, mash with cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper
- Peel and cut onions into thin slices and panfry golden brown (probably 10 minutes)
- Sear the bottom side of the salmon in hot pan, remove onto tray (4 minutes)
- Mix bread crumbs with olive oil, pesto paste. Add salt and pepper and add on salmon top side
- Bake in oven at 200 Celsius until brownish and salmon is in pale pink (5-7 minutes)
- To serve, scoop mashed potato onto plate, add caramelized onion, plate the fish (crumbs side up) Add a lime slice or wedge and top with some alfalfa.
Recipe by Swee San's Kitchen at http://thesweetspot.com.my/tasmanian-herb-crusted-salmon-filet/
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