Creamy salmon parcels
Using the microwave for this dish makes it super quick, and retains all the goodness in the veggies. If you don’t have a microwave you can wrap the salmon in foil instead of greaseproof paper, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180C/gas mark 4 (do not use foil in the microwave).
(Serves 2)
Ingredients:
4 heaped tbsp low-fat crème fraîche, plus 2 tbsp to serve1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragonfreshly ground black pepper, to taste2 skinless salmon fillets1 large leek, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced70g French green beans, trimmed50g frozen peas
Method:
Cut out two large squares of greaseproof paper measuring roughly 40cm across. Place the paper squares on a microwavable plate.
Mix the crème fraîche with the chopped tarragon and a sprinkle of black pepper in a bowl and set aside
Pop a fillet of salmon in the centre of each piece of paper and top with the leek, French beans and peas. Dollop 2 tablespoons of the crème fraîche mixture on top.
Pull up the sides of the paper to make a parcel, twisting it at the top. Ensure you leave enough space inside the parcel for air to circulate
Microwave on full power for 5 minutes, then leave to stand for 5 minutes, before serving with an extra dollop of crème fraîche
From The Bikini Promise, by Sally Bee. Published by Kyle Books, priced £14.99Photography by Clare Winfield
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