Pesto salmon with pan roasted potatoes


Ingredients


  • 340gram (2 medium) potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 Salmon steaks (170-220grams each)
  • 2 tb Prepared pesto (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 tb Olive oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method


Heat oven to 205°c degrees.

Place potatoes in shallow 1-quart microwave-safe dish.

Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner.

Microwave on HIGH 6 minutes until just tender. Meanwhile, spread top of each salmon steak with pesto, dividing equally. Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake until salmon is opaque throughout, 15 to 20 minutes.

While salmon bakes, in medium nonstick skillet over high heat combine oil and garlic.

Add potatoes. Pan  roast, tossing, 5 to 8 minutes, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve salmon with potatoes.