Prep Time:5 mins
Understanding food allergies and intolerances
Grilled salmon with ratatouille and new potatoes
Cooking Time:40 mins
Serves:1 Adult
A delicious and filling recipe! Salmon is an oily fish and it is recommended that we eat one portion of this type of fish a week. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for heart health.
About this recipe
Quick and simple to make, we guarantee this recipe will be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 red pepper, de-seeded and cut into thick squares
- 1 small red onion, peeled and cut into 8 chunks
- 1 medium courgette, cubed
- 2 medium tomatoes, stalks removed and cut into 8 chunks
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 4 small new potatoes
- 1 medium salmon fillet (120g / 4½ oz.)
- 1 dash of red wine vinegar
- Twist of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh basil
- 6 black olives, halved
- 1 teaspoon of Parmesan
Method
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and when hot, add the peppers and onion and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the courgette, tomato and garlic, turn down the heat to low and cook gently for at least 20 minutes.
- Boil your new potatoes, whole with their skin on for 20 -25 minutes, until cooked through.
- As you put your potatoes onto boil heat your grill and when ready cook your salmon for about 10 minutes (it will depend on its thickness and cut).
- In the meantime, grill the salmon under a medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Finish your ratatouille with a dash of red wine vinegar, a twist of black pepper, the fresh basil, the olives and Parmesan.*
- Simmer for a further 3 minutes just until the olives are cooked through and serve along with the salmon and potatoes.
*Vegetarian should look for vegetarian friendly Parmesan.
What you will need
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
Serving suggestions
Serve with a lemon wedge on the side to give your dish a zesty touch.
"Green olives work just as well as black olives. Green and yellow peppers can also be used if you don't have red peppers."
