Norwegian Salmon Fettuccini with Pesto

Procedure

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. While pasta cooks, prepare other ingredients. 
• Wash basil and remove leaves from stems. 
• Finely chop the garlic. 
• Combine basil, 1/2 the garlic, pine nuts, 1/2 the olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth adding more olive oil if needed. Reserve.
• Cut salmon into 1" pieces.  
• Finely chop the shallots. 
• In large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and saute remaining garlic and shallots, being careful not to let them brown.  
• Add white wine and reduce for 2 minutes.  
• Add heavy cream and vegetable stock and reduce for another 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 
• Add the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes. 
• Add pesto, lemon juice and butter to sauce and mix well. Toss pasta in sauce and serve.  

Serving Suggestion:

• Serve with mixed green salad.