Pesto Salmon With Pan-Roasted Potatoes

2/3 lb (2 medium) potatoes - cut into 1-in; ch chunks
2 salmon steaks - (6 to 8 ounces each; )
2 tablespoon prepared pesto - (thawed if frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves; minced
1 salt and pepper; to taste
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes in shallow 1-quart
microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner.
Microwave on HIGH 6 minutes until just tender. Meanwhile, spread top
of each salmon steak with pesto, dividing equally. Place on rimmed
baking sheet. Ba ke until salmon is opaque throughout, 15 to 20
minutes. While salmon bakes, in medium nonstick skillet over high
heat combine oil and garlic. Add potatoes. Pan roast, tossing, 5 to 8
minutes, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Serve
salmon with potatoes.
NOTE: Microwave cooking times are based on a 700-watt microwave.
Adjust cooking times to your own oven.
Menu: Italian Bread, Artichoke Hearts Vinaigrette, Poached Pears
Nutritional Information Per Serving (based on 6-ounce salmon stea ks):
360 calories; 14 g fat; 35 mg cholesterol; 1150 mg sodium; 29 g
carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 29 g protein.