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Honey Dijon Salmon with Pea and Caper Relish
20m
Serves 4
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Honey Dijon Salmon with Pea and Caper Relish
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20m
Serves 4
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Directions
1
Whisk the marinade ingredients together and taste it.
2
Adjust the marinade until it is sweet but not overly so, punchy and sharp.
3
Slather the marinade all over the salmon.
4
Season the salmon again with salt and pepper.
5
Roast the salmon at 180°C for 12-15 minutes.
6
Grill/broil the salmon for the last 3 to 5 minutes for caramelisation.
7
Blanch the snap peas and frozen peas in just-boiled water for a minute or two until thawed and vivid green.
8
Drain the peas well and leave them to steam dry for a few minutes.
9
Toss the blanched peas with capers, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
10
Taste the relish; it should be sharp, herby, salty and fresh.
11
Flake the salmon into big pieces on a platter.
12
Scatter the relish generously over the top of the salmon.
13
Serve the salmon and relish.
Ingredients
800 g side of salmon
1 kg side of salmon
3 tbsp olive oil mayo
1 heaped tbsp Dijon mustard
2 heaped tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1 Zest of lemon
0.5 juice of lemon
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt
pepper
1 big handful sugar snap peas (or snow peas), finely sliced on the diagonal
1 handful frozen peas
2 heaped tbsp capers, roughly chopped
1 small bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped
Olive oil
lemon juice
salt
pepper
Equipment
whisk
roasting pan
grill/broiler
Tips
The marinade should be sweet but not overly so, punchy and sharp; adjust until it sings.
Mayo adds beautiful color and caramelization along with the honey.
Blanch peas until thawed and vivid green, then drain well and leave to steam dry for a few minutes.
The relish should be sharp, herby, salty and fresh.
This recipe works with smaller salmon fillets or a larger side of salmon.
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