Salmon with Pesto

The versatility of salmon is demonstrated by this dish, which is cooked in the microwave. It makes the king of fish accessible to everyone, even the non-cooks out there. This recipe is quick, easy and gives an excellent result.

You need:

4 salmon fillets, cutlets or steaks
4 largish tomatoes
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp white wine
salt and pepper

Now, you can either use store-bought pesto or make your own, which will give a tastier result. You make it by putting a bunch of basil, a handful of pine nuts, a peeled clove of garlic and four tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese into a food processor, and blending these on high with 60 ml of oil.

Back to the salmon:

Slice the tomatoes and use them to cover the base of a microwave dish. Sprinkle them with a little salt and the balsamic.

Arrange the salmon pieces on top of the tomatoes, sprinkle them with the wine, cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Remove the cover and give each piece of salmon a couple of twists with a pepper mill. Cover again and cook for a further 4 minutes on medium.

Serve the salmon on the bed of tomatoes and topped with a good dollop of pesto. Any leftover pesto can be stored in the fridge using an air-tight container, or by covering with a film of olive oil.

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