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Maple Salmon with Rocket Pesto

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 4 x 175g (6oz) Tartan Quality Mark salmon steaks
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or clear honey
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped mint
• juice of 1 lime

For the rocket pesto:

• 1 large handful rocket leaves
• touch of olive oil
• 50g / 2oz Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp pine kernels
• 3 cloves garlic

Method

1. In a shallow dish, combine seasoning, syrup or honey, mint and the juice from half the lime. Add the salmon and marinade for 10-15 minutes.

2. Pre heat the grill to a high heat. Lift salmon from marinade allowing excess to drip off and grill for approximately 5-8 minutes depending on thickness of salmon. Brush the salmon occasionally with the marinade.

3. To make the pesto, put all the ingredients into a food processor and pound into a paste. Serve the salmon with the rocket pesto alongside a chicory and cucumber salad.