Salmon Steaks with Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto

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Elegant Roulades of Boned Salmon Steaks with a Pink Peppercorns Crust are Topped with a Delicious Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto.
Perfect for a special gathering!

Salmon Steaks with Basil & Macadamia Pesto
Salmon Steaks with Basil & Macadamia Pesto
Yes – you can use Salmon Steaks or Salmon Filets as well!
This method – rolling into roulades makes a boneless – most tender, melt-in-your-mouth delectable “Salmon Steak.”

Once you get the hang of it – deboning the salmon steaks is simple. You need a little patience and a sharp knife!
What an elegant way to serve salmon!

For those who do not eat meat ~ this preparation serves as a “Fish Steak.”
Salmon Steaks with Basil & Macadamia Pesto
Salmon Steaks with Basil & Macadamia Pesto
Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto
Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto
Replacing macadamia nuts for the usual pine nuts makes an interesting pesto. Add some chopped macadamias on top to bring out the nut’s rich buttery flavor.
Deboning the salmon steaks for roulades
Deboning the salmon steaks for roulades

With a sharp boning knife, cut the meat away from the center round bone (spine.)

Deboning the salmon steaks for roulades
Deboning the salmon steaks for roulades

Remove the two inner white belly flaps.

Rolling the deboned salmon steak into roulades
Rolling the deboned salmon steak into roulades

For rolling salmon steaks: remove 3/4’s of the outer black skin on ONE side of the steak (so when you roll the steaks, only the flesh will be inside.)

Roll up the salmon steaks - secure with butcher's twine
Roll up – secure with butcher’s twine
Rub in extra virgin olive oil - add ground pink peppercorns to one side of the fish
Rub in extra virgin olive oil – add ground pink peppercorns to one side of the fish
Grill salmon roulades on a cast iron grill pan, or on your outdoor grill
Grill salmon roulades on a cast iron grill pan, or on your outdoor grill
Serve the salmon with a good dollop of Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto
Serve the salmon with a good dollop of Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto
Salmon Steaks with Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto
Salmon Steaks with Basil & Macadamia Nut Pesto
Garnishing Tips:
Top the pesto with Toasted Chopped Macadamia Nuts and Basil Leaves.
For an extra touch – thin pesto with equal amounts of olive oil and spoon on the plate for decoration & dipping!
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