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Salmon with toasted seeds and prosecco sauce recipe

Salmon with toasted seeds and prosecco sauce recipe

11 ratings

For an alternative Christmas main that's super special, try this delicious side of salmon recipe. Bejewelled with toasted almonds, seeds, dill and capers and finished with a creamy prosecco sauce, this stunning dish will definitely impress. What's more, it's ready in under 1 hour and totally gluten-free. See method

  • Serves 8
  • 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
  • 574 calories / serving
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 35g butter, softened
  • 50g flaked almonds, half crushed
  • 25g 4 seed mix
  • 40g Parmesan, finely grated
  • 2 lemons, zested, plus wedges to serve
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
  • 30g fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1-1.2kg side of salmon
  • 7 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 shallots, very finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ½ vegetable stock pot, made up to 300ml
  • 200ml prosecco or dry white wine
  • 150ml pot double cream

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    2385kj
    574kcal     29%

  • Fat

    43g 61%

  • Saturates

    13g 66%

  • Sugars

    2g 2%

  • Salt

    0.9g 15%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 2.8g Protein 40.1g Fibre 0.6g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Melt 10g butter in a frying pan over a medium-low heat. Add the almonds and seeds and fry for 5 mins, stirring. Stir in the Parmesan and half the lemon zest; cook for 3-4 mins until crispy. Transfer to a plate to cool; mix with the capers and half the dill. Season with pepper; set aside.
  2. Line a roasting tray with non-stick baking paper. Put the salmon on it, skin-side down. Mix the remaining 25g butter and lemon zest; season. Rub over the salmon; lay 6 bay leaves along the centre. Roast for 20 mins.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat and fry the shallots and garlic for 3-4 mins. Increase the heat, add the stock and remaining bay leaf; simmer for 5 mins. Add the prosecco and simmer for 3-4 mins until reduced by half, then stir in the cream. Cook for 2-3 mins, then stir through the remaining dill; season.
  4. Transfer the salmon to a serving platter and sprinkle with the almond mix. Serve with the sauce.

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