Parcelled Salmon With a Pesto Crust Recipe

Name: Parcelled Salmon With a Pesto Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small salmon fillets; 1 glass good white wine (something not too dry like a Reisling); 12 ounce unsalted butter; 1 glass water; 10 white peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 shallot, peeled & sliced; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 4 slices smoked salmon; 8 teaspoons pesto sauce (homemade of course); 4 teaspoons fresh white breadcrumbs; 12 lime, rind of; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornflour; arugula leaf; watercress leaf

Servings: persons

4 small salmon fillets
1 glass good white wine (something not too dry like a Reisling)
12 ounce unsalted butter
1 glass water
10 white peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 shallot, peeled & sliced
¼ teaspoon sea salt
4 slices smoked salmon
8 teaspoons pesto sauce (homemade of course)
4 teaspoons fresh white breadcrumbs
12 lime, rind of
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour
arugula leaf
watercress leaf

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["Grease a shallow pan or roasting dish with half the butter and place the salmon fillets skin side down in the pan.", "Pour over the wine and water, add the peppercorns, bay leaf, salt and shallot and cover with a greaseproof paper, greased with the remaining butter.", "Bake in a moderate oven (180C) for 10 minutes or so until the salmon is just cooked.", "Remove the salmon to a plate and strain the juices into a small saucepan.", "Add the lime rind and juice to the pan together with the sugar and bring to the boil.", "Add the cornflour, dissolved in a little water to make a smooth paste and stir until thickened.", "Remove from heat.", "When the salmon fillets have cooled a little, remove the skin and wrap them individually in smoked salmon.", "Butter the top each ""parcel"" thickly with Pesto and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.", "Place the parcels under a hot grill until the pesto has browned and crisped.", "Serve on a garnish of rocket and watercress with the lime sauce drizzled over."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small salmon fillets, 1 glass good white wine (something not too dry like a Reisling), 12 ounce unsalted butter, 1 glass water, and more.

Yes, Parcelled Salmon With a Pesto Crust falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Parcelled Salmon With a Pesto Crust

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