Crispy Potato Salmon & Leek Bake

Directions

  1. 1Cut the potatoes in 1/2 or 1/4s.
  2. 2In a large pot of water, add the potatoes fill up with water to cover, season with salt, some rosemary and a few smashed garlic cloves and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3Cool until tender and a knife goes through.
  4. 4Drain the potatoes, tip into a bowl or back into the pot, add 30g grated cheddar, 1 tbsp olive oil, the chopped spring onions and parsley, salt and pepper.
  5. 5Using a spoon roughly mash leaving nice chunky pieces.
  6. 6In a pan sweat the leek and garlic with a pinch of salt and black pepper until soft.
  7. 7Sprinkle in 1 tbsp flour, mix and start to slowly whisk in the milk until all combined.
  8. 8Bring to a simmer to thicken, add the stock cube, mustard and simmer for a few minutes before adding in a handful of spinach.
  9. 9Mix to wilt then turn off the heat.
  10. 10Finish with some lemon juice.
  11. 11Dice the salmon and fold into the sauce.
  12. 12Tip into a suitable baking dish or bake in the same pan if oven safe.
  13. 13Top the salmon mix with the mash.
  14. 14Add the remaining 10g of cheese and bake for 20-25 mins until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 500 g skin on baby potatoes
  • 2 spring onions
  • large handful fresh parsley
  • 40 g smoked cheddar grated
  • 2 skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 leek
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • handful spinach
  • 350 ml milk
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 0.25 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • rosemary
  • garlic cloves
  • salt
  • pepper

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotpanspatulaovenbaking dish

Tips

  • Cut the potatoes in 1/2 or 1/4s.
  • You can sub salmon for any protein you like though, chicken prawns chickpeas.
  • You can finish under the grill to make extra golden and crisp.