Leeky Salmon In A Parcel
This recipe offers a delightful and healthy twist on cooking salmon. Tender fillets are enveloped with thinly sliced leeks, sweet petits pois, and a creamy coating of crème fraîche. With a burst of fresh tarragon and a cooking method that retains the juicy flavors, this dish is both simple and impressive. Accompanied by new potatoes, this microwave marvel is sure to satisfy your cravings in no time.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, 140g/5oz each
- 1 medium or 2 small leeks , about 200g/8oz in total
- 50g frozen petits pois
- 4 heaped tbsp crème fraîche , plus 2 tbsp to serve
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets all over. Slice the leeks really thinly. Cut two 40cm square sheets of greaseproof paper and put a fillet in the middle of each sheet.
- Top each fillet with leeks and peas, and 2 tbsp of crème fraîche. Sprinkle with tarragon and salt and pepper.
- Make up parcels with the paper and stand them on a microwave-proof plate or tray. Microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Put the contents of the parcels on two plates and top each serving with a spoonful of crème fraîche. Serve with new potatoes.
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 535 calories
- Fat Content: 41 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 19 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 8 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 34 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.41 milligram of sodium
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