Seared Salmon with Crispy Potato Cake, Pesto Sauce

Seared Salmon

Salmon fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for cooking

Salt and pepper salmon fillets. Place in pan over med-high heat and cook to brown one side. Turn over and reduce heat to medium. Cook until salmon is done.

Crispy Potato Cakes

Russet potatoes
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Shred desired amount of potatoes into a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Form into cakes (patties), squeezing out extra liquid if necessary. Heat a thin layer of oil in saute pan over med-high heat and cook cakes until crispy and cooked through, turning as needed.

Pesto Sauce

3 c fresh basil leaves
2 med garlic cloves
2 Tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
4 Tbsp fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 c olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Put basil, garlic, pine nuts and cheese in blender. Pulse a couple of times, then stream in olive oil while blending on med-low speed. Salt and pepper to taste.

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