He Said, She Said with Ken and Mary Jo

Recipe By: Mary Jo Eustace
Episode #26

Thai Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Fresh Coriander
  • 1 Cup Fresh Spinach
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Cup Compliments Almonds Sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Compliments Peanuts Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Soya Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 4 Oz Limes, Juiced
  • 3/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • Salt And Pepper To Taste
  • 1 Lb - 1 1/2 Lbs Salmon

Directions:

  • Combine in a food processor the coriander, spinach, garlic, almonds, peanuts, hoisin, soya sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin and salt and pepper. Mix well until it resembles a smooth paste.
  • Marinate the salmon for 35 to 45 minutes. Then bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Store any left over pesto in fridge in an airtight container covered with a bit of olive oil to help prevent it from discolouring. It should keep for about 1 week.
  • Per Cup: 1121 Cal (68% from Fat, 16% from Protein, 15% from Carb); 47 g Protein; 88 g Tot Fat; 12 g Sat Fat; 56 g Mono Fat; 44 g Carb; 9 g Fiber; 7 g Sugar; 441 mg Calcium; 13 mg Iron; 1998 mg Sodium; 90 mg Cholesterol
  • "Star Ingredient: Salmon"