Leeky salmon in a parcel

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Recipe by Mary Cadogan

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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.

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.

Per serving

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

'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

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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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  08 November 2007

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

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  17 November 2007

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  So simple, so easy, so tasty!

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  22 December 2007

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  Quick, easy and delicious

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  22 January 2008

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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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• lindad4a

  06 April 2008

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  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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• Tiny

  21 August 2008

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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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  Deelicious.I am quite fussy when it comes to serving food to guests, it has to be tasty and I would definitely serve this. I made with yoghurt though instead of creme fraiche. And it really is the easy mid-week meal you could ever make. Serve with veg on the side, fab!

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• Jayne

  07 March 2009

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  Looks and tastes lovely. As suggested I added some lemon juice and capers to the creme fraice and the flavours matched beautifully. A super quick, tasty meal.

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  17 March 2009

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  amazingly easy and always goes down a treat with friends and family

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  31 March 2009

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  Very tasty. Used greek yogurt too and it worked well!

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  04 May 2009

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  So easy! Perfect mid week supper, healthy, quick and tasty. I also added lemon zest, juice and flat leaf parsley instead of tarragon.

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  14 June 2009

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  Fabulous! Didn't think it would be so easy and taste so good, a real hit!

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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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Serves 2

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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

Per serving

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

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