Peppered Salmon W/ Arugula (Rocket) and Yogurt Dressed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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If you want a meal to impress, this dish is visually pleasing as well as being tasty, healthy and quick. What more could you ask for? If you can't find rocket, you could use another kind of gourmet lettuce. Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
4 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper |
4 tablespoons dried dill |
1 cup plain yogurt |
1 -2 garlic clove |
1/2 lemon, juice of |
salt and pepper, to taste |
400 g baby potatoes |
2 cups fresh arugula (rocket) |
Directions:
1. Boil the potatoes, drain and leave a couple minutes to cool.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the salmon by smearing oil over one side of the fillets.
3. Mix the dill and pepper together and spread over a plate.
4. Dip the oiled side of the salmon into the mixture and then lay the salmon, herb side up, on a baking tray.
5. Bake at 350 F or 180 C for around 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
6. Once the salmon is in the oven, combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
7. To serve, set half the rocket in the middle of each serving plate and lay the salmon on top.
8. Coat the potatoes with the dressing and arrange half around the salmon.
9. Serve with a wedge of lemon.
10. Alternatively, you could do a layered effect, with the potatoes on the bottom, followed by the rocket and then the salmon on top.
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