Shelly's Recipe

GRILLED SALMON OVER LINGUINE WITH PESTO SAUCE

Category: Pasta - Seafood

4 salmon steaks, 1 1/4-inch thick
3/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlicm minced
1 tbsp capers
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine

Pesto Sauce:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 oz linguini, cooked and drained
8 lemon wheels
3 tbwp chopped parsley

Grill salmon 2-4 minutes on each side. In medium sauce pan heat oil and garlic over heat medium until garlic is golden. Add capers, lemon juice and wine. Over high heat bring mixture to a boil and reduce sauce for 5 minutes. Stir in pesto sauce.

To serve, arrange linguini on a platter. Place salmon over linguini. Spoon sauce over top. Garnish with lemon wheels and parsley. Serves 4

Pesto Sauce: In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic and salt. With processor running, pour in oil in a steady stream. Blend in butter. Stir in Parmesan cheese.