Saturday, 21 July 2012

LoveBites Poached Salmon with Green Veg Medley

This was a first attempt of mine recently. I have lately been intrigued by the poaching of salmon instead of frying it, making it a softer texture and less rich on the stomach. This recipe is a quick and easy answer to a healthy high protein meal. Enjoy!



INGREDIENTS
  • x2 salmon fillets
  • white vinegar
  • x1 clove of crushed garlic
  • three small potatoes each (or a packet of Tesco Herby Potatoes)
  • small bunch of asparagus and snow peas
  • half a lime
  • x2tblspns of basil pesto
  • x1tblspn capers
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • salt and pepper to garnish

METHOD

  • Cook the potatoes in a microwave safe container with some water (if using the Tesco potatoes follow instructions on the pack of the packet)
  • Saute the asparagus and snow peas in crushed garlic and a lug of oil, salt and pepper
  • Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add a lug of white wine vinegar and salt and pepper to the water
  • Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and add to the pan. Simmer for five minutes













  • Once the potatoes are cooked add some chopped herbs and butter.  Once slightly cooled slice the potatoes (about three pp) and arrange them on a plate
  • Serve the green veg on top of the potatoes, then drain and add the salmon
  • Squash the capers, and pesto together on a chopping board with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime. Spoon this mixture on top of the salmon
  • Serve with a lime wedge.

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