Salmon Tartare On Green Olive Crostini
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon capers
1 medium juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons black mustard seeds -- divided
8 ounces fresh salmon filet -- skin, bones removed
8 slices baguette - -- (1/4 inch thk), toasted
1/4 cup green olive pesto -- see * note
2 medium scallions
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Green Olive Pesto" recipe which is included in this collection. In a blender, mix capers, lemon juice and lemon zest, extra-virgin olive oil, mustard and 1 tablespoon of the black mustard seeds until smooth (about 1 minute) and set aside. Cut salmon by hand into 1/4-inch dice and place in mixing bowl. Add caper mixture and stir to mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Spread each piece of toasted bread with 1 teaspoon Green Olive Pesto and place 2 heaping tablespoons of salmon mixture on each one. Sprinkle with remaining black mustard seeds and thinly sliced scallion and serve immediately. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5632)