LEMON & BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED SALMON

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This simple, speedy fish dish combines contrasting textures of succulent salmon fillets with a crunchy breadcrumb topping

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Fish Course, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g baby new potatoes
zest ½ lemon , then cut into wedges
4 tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs
25g butter , melted, plus a knob for the potatoes
1 ½ tsp coarsely ground peppercorns
4 skinless salmon fillets
a few thyme sprigs , leaves only
cooked broccoli or spring greens , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Wash the potatoes and place in a large pan of cold, salted water. Cover and bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins until cooked.
  • While the potatoes cook, combine the lemon zest, breadcrumbs, butter and peppercorns. Put the salmon fillets in a large roasting tin and sprinkle 1 tbsp of crumbs on each fillet. Pop the lemon wedges in the tin and bake for 8-10 mins until the salmon is cooked and the crumb is golden and crunchy.
  • When the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and crush lightly. Add a knob of butter, season and scatter with the thyme. Serve with broccoli or spring greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

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