SALMON WITH LORI"S PESTO RECIPE IN A STEAMER ENJOY DAN:

SALMON IN A BAMBOO STEAMER BASKET WITH PESTO AND POTATOES.


Serves 4 by CHEF DAN:



INGREDIENTS:



1 pound wild salmon

1 pound new potatoes, halved

for garnish 1 cup fresh basil and 1 lemon, sliced



LORI”S PESTO RECIPE:



1/2- cup pine nuts

1/2- cup Parmesan cheese

4 cups fresh basil—really packed

1/2- teaspoon salt

2/3- cup olive oil

8 cloves of garlic

2 tablespoons fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese



DIRECTIONS FOR PESTO:

1.In a blender add all ingredients and puree until smooth.



DIRECTIONS: FOR SALMON:



1.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.

2.Put the potatoes in the bottom tray of the steamer and cook until just tender, about 15 minutes.

3.After the potatoes have cooked, place the salmon in the top tray. Leave potatoes in bottom layer.

4.Season with salt and pepper.

5.Cook until the salmon is opaque, 6-8 minutes.

6.Let the fish sit in the steamer off the heat.

7.Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and smash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the cheese of your choice. And a little S&P.

8.Remove the salmon.

9.Top with the pesto.

10.Garnish with fresh basil.

11. Serve with the potatoes and lemon slices.



THANKS LORI FOR THE PESTO RECIPE ENJOY DAN: hallelujah