Introduction:

The watercress in this pesto is a fresh-tasting alternative to basil � the clean, peppery flavour harmonises beautifully with the halibut, wheather it is grilled or griddled. Served with a mixture of roasted vegetables, it makes a superb dish for supper a deux.

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Published :  2012 - 04 - 17

Nutritive Information :    

  Per serving:

• Calories: 665 Kcal

• Carbohydrate: 1g

• Sugars: 1g

• Protein: 49g

• Fat: 52g

• Saturated: 11g

• Fibre: 1g

Instructions :    

• Place the halibut under a moderately hot grill or on a lightly oiled griddle pan, season with salt and pepper and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

• To make the pesto, place the watercress, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil and garlic in a food processor and process to a puree. Serve the salmon with the pesto, and a mixture of roasted vegetables.

Serves: 2

Ingredients : 

• halibut steaks 2 , each about 200 g (7oz)

• Salt and black pepper

For The Pesto

• Watercress 85 g (3 oz)

•  Pine nuts 2 tablesspoons

• Freshly grated parmesan cheese 55 g (2 oz)

•  Olive oil 5 tablespoons

• Garlic 3 cloves

• Watercress leaves, to garnish

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