Italian Tagliatelle al ragù

Salmon fillet with sweet chili and pea sauce and   vegetable gratin with Salmon

A piece of brief information about salmon

• As all of us know that fish is an important element rich in vitamins and minerals. Salmon is one among other types of fish rich in vitamins especially vitamin D and omega 3. Salmon is a very valuable food, thanks to its delicate and characteristic flavor, appreciated by anyone and everywhere.

• It is an ingredient used for many recipes, including appetizers, first dish, main dish, quiches, pizza, sandwiches, etc.

• Salmon is also suitable for all nutritional regimes, but it is good practice that it is taken in small portions. Anyone can cook salmon without difficulty you can do it baked, steamed, grilled, fried, or even in the pan.

• In this blog, we are going to prepare two dishes, Salmon with sweet chili and pea sauce, and Salmon and vegetable gratin, They are easy recipes that don`t take a lot of time in preparing and cooking them.

First recipe:

Salmon fillet with sweet chili and pea sauce 

• Difficulty: easy

• Preparation: 20 min

• Cook: 15 min

• Portions: 6 persons

• Temperature: 175°C

What are the ingredients for a salmon fillet with sweet chili and pea sauce?

For Salmon:

• 1 kg salmon fillet with skin

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

• 1 teaspoon chili flakes

• 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Green pea sauce:

• 200 g frozen green peas

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion

• 100 ml mayonnaise

• 200 ml sour cream

• 4 tablespoons freshly ground horseradish

• Salt

• Pepper

 

For serving:

• 1 sliced ​​lemon

• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill

• 2 tablespoons sliced ​​green onions

• 2 sliced ​​radishes

How to prepare the salmon fillet with sweet chili and pea sauce?

Salmon preparation:

1. Place the salmon skin side down in a frying pan with parchment paper. Salt and sprinkle lemon pepper and chili flakes over the salmon. Brush sweet chili sauce over the salmon.

2. Fry the salmon just below the middle of the oven The salmon cooks almost itself in the oven while you make the tasty pea sauce

Green pea sauce preparation:

Green pea sauce:

1. Pre-boil the peas according to the package. Let drain. Mix peas and chopped onion with a hand mixer.

2. Add mayonnaise and sour cream. Taste with horseradish, salt, and a little pepper.

How to Serve your dish?

• Take out the salmon and garnish it with lemon slices, dill, green onions, and radishes.

• Serve with the green pea sauce. 

• You can also accompany the Salmon with grilled potatoes or any type of salad.

Second recipe:

Salmon and vegetable gratin

• A good and healthy gratin with salmon, peppers, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a creamy sauce of fresh cream and dill.

• Difficulty: easy

• Preparation: 20 mins

• Cook: 15 - 20 mins 

• Portions: 4 persons

• Temp: 200°C

What are the ingredients for salmon and vegetable gratin?

• 4 pieces of salmon fillet ( 150 g each portion)

• 1 yellow pepper

• 1 red pepper

• 1 leek

• 200 g cherry tomatoes

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 200 ml fresh cream

• 1/2 lemon juice

• salt

• pepper

• fresh dill

How to prepare salmon and vegetable gratin?

• Heat the oven to 200°C.

• Put the salmon fillet in an oven dish and pour over the squeezed lemon juice.

• Season with salt and pepper.

• Peel the peppers and cut them into slices.

• Groom and shred the leeks.

• cut the tomatoes into halve and grate the garlic.

• Lightly fry the vegetables in olive oil and then place them on top of the salmon.

• Whisk together the fresh cream and dill.

• Season with salt and pepper and pour the sauce over the whole gratin.

• Finally, sprinkle with pine nuts.

• Bake your salmon and vegetable gratin in the middle of the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.

How to Serve your dish?

Serve the gratin warm with green salad see the quiche tuna recipe you find there the salad ingredient. 

   Enjoy your dish!

Good Appetite

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