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.
