Leeky Salmon Parcels

You will Need

salmon cut into chunks
leeks chopped finely
frozen peas no need to thaw
cream a dollop for each parcel
greaseproof
paper		 in squares, each large enough for each parcel

Method

  1. Cut the leek finely and the salmon into chunks.
  2. For each person: put both in the middle of a sheet of greaseproof paper.
  3. Add a dollop of cream and some peas.
  4. Tie the greaseproof paper into a parcel.
  5. Cook in the microwave for 5 mins.
  6. Serve with fresh bread.

Salmon Broccoli Ring

Ingredients

some onion
some red pepper
some broccoli
some cooked salmon
some Gruyère cheese
1 handful dill
1 or 2 cloves garlic
1 small jar mayonnaise
1 pack flaky pastry

Method

  1. Finely chop/grate all the vegetables and salmon into a large bowl.
  2. Add the dill and mayonnaise and stir thoroughly.
  3. Roll out the pastry thinly and cut into long thin triangles (approx. 3 cm x 20 cm).
  4. Place the pastry triangles overlapping in a circle on a pizza stone in a circle. Roll them together where they overlap.
  5. Place the mixture in a circle on the pastry and bring the points of the triangle over to make a ring.
  6. Cook in the oven for 30 mins, or until the pastry is golden.
  7. Serve hot or cold with new potatoes and a salad.

Salmon and Herby Potato Coulibiacs

Coulibiac: A Russian style fish pie.

Ingredients (makes 2 pies)

600 g potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
100 ml double cream
100 ml crème fraiche
4 tbsp freshly chopped dill
4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
zest of one lemon
2 packs all-butter puff pastry
flour (for dusting)
650 g side of salmon, skinned and boned, cut crossways into 3 cm slices then in half to make fingers
1 egg, beaten

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 180℃.
  2. Par boil the potato slices for 2-3 mins, drain and set aside in a large bowl.
  3. Gently fry the onion in the oil for 10 mins until golden. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Stir in the cream, crème fraiche, herbs, zest and plenty of seasonings. Pour over the potatoes and mix gently.
  5. Roll out one of the packs of pastry, to about 35cm x 35cm. Lay on a large baking sheet.
  6. Pack a quarter of the potato mix down one side of the pastry, leaving a 5cm border.
  7. Arrange half the salmon on top, then cover with another quarter of the potato mix.
  8. Brush the pastry all round with beaten egg and fold over the pastry. Trim the edges and crimp with your fingers, or seal with a fork. Make or mark a decorative fish on the top.
  9. Do the same with the other pastry and remaining ingredients.
  10. Chill for 30 minutes then brush the pastries all over with beaten egg.
  11. Bake for 40 minutes.
Leave to rest for 10 mins if serving hot or can serve cold.