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Moroccan crusted salmon with asparagus, rocket & lemon salad

By Rachel - Silversurfers Assistant Editor May 26, 2024

This Moroccan crusted salmon with asparagus, rocket and preserved lemon salad is a delicious and healthy recipe for lunch or dinner.

It takes just twenty minutes to put together and has a beautiful blend of rich, aromatic flavours that complement the salmon and salad perfectly.

Serves: 4     Prep time: 10 minutes      Cook time: 10 minutes

You’ll need

for the salmon

  • 1 tsp crushed cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp soft light muscovado sugar
  • small bunch parsley roughly chopped
  • salt and cracked black pepper
  • 4 pieces of salmon fillet, scales removed
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

for the salad

  • 2 bundles of asparagus trimmed
  • 1 preserved lemon, seeds and flesh removed (Look out for Belazu preserved lemon available in Sainsbury, Waitrose and some delis or at www.belazu.com)
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced
  • 2 plum tomatoes cut into chunks
  • 2 handfuls rocket washed
  • 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°c, gas mark 6
  2. In a bowl, mix the cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, paprika, allspice, sugar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle the mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon and drizzle over the olive oil.
  4. Bring a medium sized pan of salted water to the boil. Place in the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Drain then cool and set aside.
  5. In a hot non-stick frying pan seal the salmon skin side down first, then place in the oven for 6-8 minutes.
  6. While you are waiting for the salmon to cook, chop the lemon skin and place in a medium sized bowl. Then add the asparagus, shallots, chilli, tomatoes, rocket and a splash of extra virgin olive oil, season and mix.
  7. When the salmon is cooked, divide between 4 warm plates, top with the salad. Finish with a spoonful of yogurt, cracked pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Recipe courtesy of www.british-asparagus.co.uk

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