PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH A MEDLEY OF ROASTED VEGETABLES, FRENCH FRIES AND CHAMP SAUCE
PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH A MEDLEY OF ROASTED VEGETABLES, FRENCH FRIES AND CHAMP SAUCE
PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH A MEDLEY OF ROASTED VEGETABLES, FRENCH FRIES AND CHAMP SAUCE

Ingredients
  • 150g/5½oz salmon fillet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cauliflower
  • cut into florets
  • blanched
  • ½ red pepper
  • thinly sliced
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 500ml/18fl oz vegetable oil
  • 1 potato
  • peeled and cut into thin sticks
  • 25g/1oz unsalted butter
  • 4 spring onions
  • chopped
  • 75ml/3fl oz double cream
  • 1 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 small potato
  • peeled
  • diced
  • boiled and drained
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • For the salmon
  • rub the salmon with the oil and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place into a hot frying pan and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side
  • or until cooked through.
  • For the vegetables
  • place the vegetables onto a baking tray
  • drizzle with the oil and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes
  • or until golden-brown and cooked through.
  • For the French fries
  • heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan
  • until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped into it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
  • Place the potato sticks into the oil and deep-fry for 5-6 minutes
  • until crisp and golden. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
  • For the sauce
  • melt the butter in a pan and fry the spring onions until softened.
  • Add the cream and milk and heat to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the cooked potato and season
  • to taste
  • with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a food processor. Allow to cool for a few minutes
  • then blend until smooth.
  • To serve
  • pour the sauce onto a warmed plate and place the salmon on top. Place the roasted vegetables around the edge of the plate and serve the French fries in a bowl alongside.