Sunday, May 31, 2015

pan fried salmon with broccolini & seared lemon ( 4 peoples )


  • 3 bunches broccolini (or 2 heads broccoli)
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 4 salmon fillets, (approx 200g / 7oz) each
  • 4 lemon halves, extra

Instructions :

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook
broccolini for 3 - 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain and toss
through lemon juice, zest and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive
oil. Season and keep warm.
Preheat a large frying pan or BBQ to medium high. Rub
salmon generously with extra olive oil and season well.
Cook salmon skin side down for 3 - 4 minutes. Turn and add
lemon halves to the pan cut side down. Sear on the other
side for another 3 - 4 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
Divide broccolini between four plates. Top each with a piece
of salmon and serve with lemon halves on the side.