Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon capers
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" thk), toasted
1/4 cup green olive pesto -- see * note
2 scallions -- thinly sliced
on a long bias
salt -- to taste
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) |