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- 1
(2lb 5oz) side of fresh salmon, skin on, trimmed and pin boned
- 1 Tbsp.
Dijon mustard
- 75 g
(3oz) panko breadcrumbs
- 50 g
(2oz) blanched almonds, whizzed in a food processor until coarse
- 25 g
(1oz) Parmesan, finely grated
- 1 Tbsp.
fennel seeds, lightly crushed
Finely grated zest 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp.
each fresh tarragon and parsley, finely chopped
- 4 Tbsp.
olive oil, plus extra to grease
for the beetroot & horseradish dip
- 300 g
(11oz) pack cooked beetroot, drained
- 50 g
(2oz) blanched almonds, toasted
- 1 Tbsp.
hot horseradish sauce
- 3 Tbsp.
soured cream
- 1 Tbsp.
fresh tarragon, chopped
Juice ½ lemon
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan) mark 5. Place the salmon, skin side down, in a large roasting tin lined with baking parchment and lightly oiled. Brush with mustard to coat.
- Step 2
In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, almonds, Parmesan, fennel seeds, lemon zest, chopped herbs, olive oil and some seasoning. Spread evenly over the salmon, pressing gently so that it sticks.
- Step 3
Roast in the oven for 20-30min until just cooked through – the time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillet, so check regularly from 20min.
- Step 4
Meanwhile, make the dip: in a food processor, whiz the beetroot with the almonds and horseradish. Add the soured cream, tarragon and lemon juice, whiz briefly, season to taste and serve alongside the salmon.
GET AHEAD Make the crumb topping up to a few hours ahead. Cover and set aside. Complete recipe to serve. Make
the beetroot dip up to a day ahead, cover and chill, remove from the fridge 30min before serving.
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Per Serving:
- Calories: 439
- Fibre: 3 g
- Total carbs: 12 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Total fat: 28 g
- Saturated fat: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g

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