ONE PAN TUSCAN SALMON

15m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Sear the salmon fillets in a hot pan on all sides until colored.
  3. 3Remove the salmon from the pan and set it aside.
  4. 4In the same pan, sweat the shallot and garlic with a pinch of salt.
  5. 5Mix in the whole cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and chopped basil stems.
  6. 6Sauté for a few minutes.
  7. 7Add in a stock cube and 200ml water.
  8. 8Bring to a simmer.
  9. 9Tip in the butterbeans and leave for 5 minutes.
  10. 10Turn the heat right down.
  11. 11Add in 2 tbsp crème fraiche, the zest of a lemon, 15g grated Parmesan, and a crack of black pepper.
  12. 12Stir the sauce.
  13. 13Mix in the spinach and some chopped basil.
  14. 14Place the salmon fillets into the dish.
  15. 15Allow the salmon to warm through until cooked.
  16. 16Serve with extra basil sprinkled over the top and a grating of Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tin butterbeans
  • fresh basil
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 8 sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • handfuls spinach
  • 2 tbsp half fat crème fraiche
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 1 lemon
  • 15 g parmesan
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 200 ml water

Equipment

pantongswooden spoonfork

Tips

  • It’s hearty enough with the butterbeans but feel free to pair with rice or grain of your choice.
  • Makes perfect leftovers.