Poached Salmon with Arugula Pesto

Salmon is one of my favorite fish and I am always looking for different ways to prepare it. This recipe is very easy to make and the arugula pesto adds a great touch to the fish. This is one of those dishes that you can make very quickly for last minute entertaining. I happen to have some arugula left over from a salad I made this week so I made an arugula pesto but you can also use your favorite pesto.

Ingredients
(Serves 4)

Fish:
1 ½ pound salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1 lime, cut into thick slices
1 cup water
Salt and pepper

Arugula Pesto:
2 cups arugula
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Directions

Fish:

1. Place the water in a large saucepan, add the lime and bring to a boil. Add the salmon fillets.

2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels.

Arugula Pesto:

1. Place the arugula, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and process until a smooth paste is formed.

2. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and process for about 20 seconds.

3. To serve place the salmon in a serving plate, season with salt and pepper and spoon the pesto over the top.

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Tagged as: Arugula, Fish, Seafood