SALMON AND LEMON GRASS PESTO

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I really love this pesto on fish, I like salmon but you could use any fish you like. Its nice served with simple baby potatoes and perhaps some mesclun or rocket with a seeded mustard dressing

Provided by Latchy

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

35 g roasted unsalted peanuts
2 red chilies, chopped coarsely (can take out seeds)
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh coriander leaves
80 virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
extra oil, for shallow frying
1 kg salmon fillet

Steps:

  • Blend the 1st 6 ingredients together until mixture becomes a paste.
  • Cover the pesto and refrigerate until required.
  • Heat enough oil or use oil spray on the base of large pan.
  • Cook fish on both sides until cooked as you desire it.
  • Serve the fish topped with the pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 114, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 35.1

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