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

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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)