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Salmon side with pink onions

The tangy quick-pickled onions, fresh dill and slight kick of chilli complement the mild, flaky fish in this perfect Easter buffet dish

The tangy quick-pickled onions, fresh dill and slight kick of chilli complement the mild, flaky fish in this perfect Easter buffet dish

Cooking Time

Cook: 40 Mins

Cooking Time

Serves: 10

Cooking Time

Price: 81p per serving

Nutritional Information

Each 119g serving contains

Energy
1006kj
240kcal
12%
Fat
16.7g
Med
24%
Saturates
2.9g
Med
15%
Sugars
0.6g
Low
1%
Salt
0.11g
Low
2%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
845kj/202kcal

Ingredients

2tbsp rapeseed oil

Juice 1 lemon

½tsp chilli flakes

½ x 25g pack dill, chopped

1 whole side of salmon

4tbsp white wine vinegar

4 peppercorns

1 red onion, thinly sliced

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large roasting tin with baking paper.
2
In a small jug, stir together the oil, lemon juice, chilli flakes, dill, then season with freshly ground black pepper.
3
Put the side of salmon onto the baking tray and pour over the oil and lemon mixture.
4
Bake for 25-30 mins until the fish is cooked and flakes easily. Spoon over any juices in the tray after about 15 mins.
5
Meanwhile, put the vinegar and peppercorns in a small pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the red onion. Set aside for 20 mins to pickle, stirring regularly, then drain well.
6
Top the fish with the pickled onions and sprinkle over the remaining dill to serve.

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