Salmon Wrapped In Prosciutto
Ingredients:
1kg butternut pumpkin, chopped
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to brush
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbs chopped rosemary leaves
4 x 180g skinless salmon fillets, pin-boned
4 slices prosciutto
Parsley pesto:
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
25g whole almonds, lightly toasted
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a roasting pan with baking paper.
Mix the pumpkin, oil, garlic and
rosemary together and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Place in the roasting pan and roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and
tender.
Meanwhile, for the pesto, place the parsley, almonds and garlic in a food processor and blend until well combined.
With the motor running, gradually add
the oil in a slow, steady stream, until smooth, then season with sea
salt and freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
Preheat a grill to medium.
Season salmon lightly with sea salt
and freshly ground pepper. Wrap each salmon fillet with a slice of
prosciutto. Brush lightly with oil and grill for 3-4 minutes each side
until cooked on the outside but still a little pink in the centre. Rest,
loosely covered with foil, for 2 minutes.
Divide the salmon and pumpkin among 4 serving plates and top with the parsley pesto.