Pesto

Pesto
Yield: 4
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 7 MinTotal time: 22 Min
Ingredients
Fresh Herbed Mix (for Salmon)
- 2 minced shallots
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped thyme
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 tbsp finely minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Portuguese Cobrançosa EVOO
Pesto
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup of Basil Infused Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup of Delizia Walnut Oil
- 1/4 cup toasted Walnuts (optional)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
Instructions
Salmon
- Preheat grill to medium high, clean surface well and brush with oil.
- Sprinkle salmon evenly with ¾ teaspoon of Seasonello fine sea salt and ½teaspoon of pepper.
- Whisk together all the fresh herbs, Dijon mustard, sugar, lemon juice, Portuguese Cobrançosa and remaining ¼ teaspoon of Seasonello fine sea salt.
- Coat grill with some oil, place salmon on grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
- Once cooked spoon over a few tablespoons of the herbed EVOO mix and serve.
Pesto
- In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients, pulsing to make sure that all the ingredients are blending smoothly, stop machine if needed to scrape down the sides.
- Recipe can be used on 1 lb. of your favorite cut pasta dishes, French style mashed potato, salad or grilled vegetables.