BAKED SALMON WITH ROZA’S PESTO, PINE NUTS & PARSLEY

Such a beautiful and delicious entertaining dish and the ultimate addition to your Christmas table!
And the best part, it’s super easy and can be prepared ahead of time. Full of flavour, texture and it is delicious!!!

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 1.2 kg side of salmon

• 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 juicy lemon, juiced & zested

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped

• Sea salt & Pepper

• 3 slices/rounds lemon, sliced in half

• 3 tablespoons Traditional Pesto

• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

• Extra lemon juice for serving

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Remove the side of salmon from the fridge and lay (skin side down) on a lined baking tray. Season with sea salt flakes.

2. For the marinade: Mix the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest & juice, garlic, butter and parsley. Season well and mix. Pour the marinade over the side of the salmon, so it covers all areas. Place the half lemon slices on top of the marinade. Place in the oven and bake for approx. 20-25 mins (depending on thickness and desire).

3. Once the salmon has rested for 10 minutes, add the Traditional Pesto on top of the salmon and spread it with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley, pine nuts and lemon juice.