Stuffed salmon with mustard-honey leeks recipe

If you’re looking for a fantastic fish showstopper this Christmas, our stuffed salmon with fennel, dill and tarragon makes a mouthwatering centrepiece.
See method- Serves 8
- 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook
- 587 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 whole sides salmon, skin on
- 1 fennel bulb, core removed and sliced, leaves trimmed and reserved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 15g dill
- 15g tarragon
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1-2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp white wine
- 6 leeks, outer green leaves discarded, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
For the vinaigrette
- 3 shallots, finely diced
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 red grapefruit, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 2445kJ 587.0kcal
- Fat
- 37g
- Saturates
- 6g
- Salt
- 0.7g
- Sugars
- 8g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 9.7gProtein 54.0gFibre 0.4g
Method
- Line a roasting tin with foil and pour in 1 tbsp oil. Lay one piece of salmon skin-side down in the tin with untied pieces of string beneath. Top with the fennel, onions and herbs. Lay the other piece of salmon on top, skin-side up. Tie the strings together. Rub the fennel seeds, seasoning and remaining 1 tbsp oil into the skin. Put the lemon slices under the string, along with the fennel leaves.
- Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Put the shallots and vinegar in a bowl and leave to sit for 5 mins. Add the other ingredients, season and mix.
- Add the wine to the roasting tin and cover with foil. Roast for 30 mins, then uncover and roast for 20 mins.
- Steam the leeks for 5-8 mins, then put in a serving dish. Mix the mustard, honey and white wine vinegar in a bowl, then pour over the leeks. Drizzle the salmon with the vinaigrette and serve with the leeks.
- Tip: You can prepare the fish up to the end of point 1 the day before, then cover and chill.
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