Leeky salmon in a parcel

Leeky salmon in a parcel

Assemble the parcels a few hours ahead, zap in the microwave, and that's supper ready

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Recipe by Mary Cadogan

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preperation and cooking times

Ready in 15-20 minutes

Method

  1. Season the salmon fillets all over. Slice the leeks really thinly. Cut two 40cm square sheets of greaseproof paper and put a fillet in the middle of each sheet.
  2. Top each fillet with leeks and peas, and 2 tbsp of crème fraîche. Sprinkle with tarragon and salt and pepper.
  3. Make up parcels with the paper and stand them on a microwave-proof plate or tray. Microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Put the contents of the parcels on two plates and top each serving with a spoonful of crème fraîche. Serve with new potatoes.
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Cooking in the oven

If you prefer to cook the parcels in the oven, they will take 15 minutes at fan 170C/ conventional 190C/ gas 5.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2004.

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Per serving

535 kcalories, protein 34g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 41 g, saturated fat 19g, fibre 3g, salt 0.41 g

Taste team comment

'Great for weekdays, or for an informal dinner with friends.'

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    Add a little lemon juice and a few capers to the creme fraiche

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  • 02 November 2007

    Emma rated and commented on this recipe

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    this is such an easy recipe, but always gets rave reviews. I made this for my mother at a supper party, and it went down really well. Everyone commented how nice it was, and I couldnt resist telling them how easy it was. Would definitely recommend.

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    Really simple.. looks ever so impressive though. will definatlety make again.

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  • 17 November 2007

    emmag2 rated and commented on this recipe

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    So simple, so easy, so tasty!

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    Quick, easy and delicious

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  • 22 January 2008

    Webby rated and commented on this recipe

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    I did this for my boyfriend and he loved it, I served it with crushed potatoes, and like Fiz I added some lemon juice to the Creme Fraiche

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  • 06 April 2008

    lindad4a commented on this recipe

    Does anyone know if Greek Yoghurt could be used as a supplement for Creme Fraiche? I cater for someone who has tp follow a dairy-free diet, but can cope with Greek Yoghurt...

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  • 21 August 2008

    Tiny rated and commented on this recipe

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    Ref: Lindad4a. I have made this with Greek yoghourt as a sustitute and it works very well. This recipe has a delicate flavour which complements salmon perfectly. My husband liked it so much that I often combine leeks and peas with creme fraiche or yoghourt as a side dish to a variety of meals. As a side dish it goes well with spicy food

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preperation and cooking times

Ready in 15-20 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets, 140g/5oz each
  • 1 medium or 2 small leeks , about 200g/8oz in total
  • 50g frozen petits pois
  • 4 heaped tbsp crème fraîche , plus 2 tbsp to serve
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
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Per serving

535 kcalories, protein 34g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 41 g, saturated fat 19g, fibre 3g, salt 0.41 g

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