Ingredients
to prepare salmon:
4 6 to 7 oz. Salmon filets
11/2 cup crushed Pine Nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh Basil
2 tbsp.Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Ground Pepper
1 tbsp. Olive oil
Ingredients to prepare risotto:
2 tbsp. Olive oil
2 tbsp. Butter
2 cups diced Portabella and Shitake mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped Parsley
2 cups Chicken broth
3 finely chopped Shallots
1 cup Risotto
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients to prepare sauce:
3/4 cup Chardonnay
3/4 cup Cream
2 minced Shallots
1 cup Butter cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp. fresh Basil leaves-julienned
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions for Risotto:
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add
the mushrooms and sauté until crisp (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and
add parsley then set aside. In a small saucepan heat remaining oil and
butter then add shallots and cook until tender. Stir in risotto coating it
well. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and cook until completely absorbed,
stirring often. Continue to slowly add the remaining broth over the next 20
to 30 minutes, or until the risotto is tender but not too soft. Add
mushrooms and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Prepare the Fish:
While risotto is cooking combine the crushed pine nuts, basil, flour, salt
and pepper together. Brush the top of the fish filet with oil then press the
oil side down in the pine nut mixture and coat evenly. In an oven proof
skillet heat the remaining olive oil, placing the salmon crust side down
into the oil until golden brown. Flip the fish over and put the skillet in a
375°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce:
While fish is finishing, combine wine, cream, and shallots in a medium
saucepan and simmer until it is reduced to 1/4 cup. Reduce the heat and
whisk in the butter. Remove from the heat, add the basil and season with
salt and pepper.
Assembly and Presentation:
Put a scoop of risotto in the center of plate then drizzle a little sauce in
front and lay the fish crust side up against the risotto drizzle a little
more sauce over the fish.To garnish, add a spoonful of your favorite pesto
sauce over the fish and add colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
to prepare salmon: