Pistachio Crusted Salmon With Braised Greens And Potato Bacon Boxty

4  Salmon Filets (3 to 4 ounces each)

1 cup pistachios, finely chopped 

3 tablespoons maple syrup

½ cup Dijon mustard

Mix syrup and mustard in mixing bowl.  Brush salmon with mixture.  Press pistachios on top side of salmon.  In hot pan, sprayed with Pam, sauté salmon (pistachio side down for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.  Place on cookie sheet in 300 degree oven 6 to 8 minutes until salmon is firm.

One pound beet greens-sauté in hot pan with olive oil-cooked until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Potato Boxty

1 small minced onion

4 ounces diced bacon

½ cup raw grated potatoes

½ cup mashed potatoes (may be leftovers)

½ cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs lightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Sauté onion and bacon until golden brown, set aside to cool.

Squeeze raw grated potatoes to remove excess moisture. In mixing bowl add raw potatoes, mashed potatoes, baking powder, salt, eggs and a little milk, parsley, bacon and onions.  Form into cakes and sauté 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Place potato boxty on serving plate, top with beet greens, top with salmon