Name: Salmon with Lemon, Sundried Tomato & Basil Sauce
Ingredients: 4 pieces salmon (approx. 150 grams each); 1 large lemon; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 100 g sundried tomatoes (cut into fine strips); 1 generous handful of basil & parsley (chopped); 50 ml white wine; 100 ml chicken stock; 100 ml cream; salt, pepper & a little grated nutmeg to season

Salmon with Lemon, Sundried Tomato & Basil Sauce

February 25, 2021 By Trystan Comments Off

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Ingredients

4 pieces salmon (approx. 150 grams each)

1 large lemon

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

100 g sundried tomatoes (cut into fine strips)

1 generous handful of basil & parsley (chopped)

50 ml white wine

100 ml chicken stock

100 ml cream

salt, pepper & a little grated nutmeg to season

Method

Juice half the lemon and cut the rest into 4 slices.

Mix the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil and marinate the salmon for 30 minutes with the lemon slices.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil and fry the lemon slices (sprinkled with a little sugar) till golden.

Remove and set aside.

Add wine, stock and marinade to pan. Simmer to reduce by half. Add cream, herbs and tomatoes. Simmer till syrupy.

Bake the salmon for 10–15 minutes in a very hot oven (220°C) till just tender.

Serve with rice or noodles – pour a little of the sauce over each piece of salmon.

Ingredients