Creamy Salmon With Chunky Ratatouille Food

CREAMY SALMON WITH CHUNKY RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick wok or pan, add the aubergines and cook for 5 mins, stirring, until starting to soften and brown. Add the garlic and stir for a few secs. Tip in the peppers, courgettes, passata, stock and half the chopped basil. Season, cover and cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until the veg is just tender. Cool, stir in the remaining basil and spoon into 8 x 250ml shallow ovenproof dishes or foil containers.
• For the salmon, beat together the cheeses. Mix the breadcrumbs and pine nuts on a plate. Spread the top of the fish fillets with the cheese mix, then dip in the nutty crumbs to coat the cheese. Put a fillet on top of each ratatouille-filled dish.
• Put the dishes inside freezer bags and seal. Use within 6 weeks. To serve, unwrap the dishes, put on a baking tray in a cold oven, then set to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Bake for 55 mins until bubbling and the fish is cooked. Check after 30 mins - if the crumbs are getting too brown, cover the fish with foil. Serve scattered with basil, with bread, if you like.

QUICK POACHED SALMON WITH SPEEDY RAT-ATAT-A-TOUILLE

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, ready to poach the salmon.
• Meanwhile, melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium to high heat. Add the onion, zucchini and eggplant and stir-fry for about 4 minutes or until they are just starting to soften and color.
• Drop in the thyme and stir for another minute, then add the tomato paste and mix to coat the vegetables. Keep frying, stirring continuously, for about 45 seconds before pouring in the balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let the ratatouille bubble away for about 10 minutes, or just until the vegetables are soft. If it seems to be getting too thick, add another 1/4 cup or so of water.
• While the veggies are simmering away, slide the salmon fillets into the boiling water. Bring back to a simmer, then cook the fish for 10 minutes, or until just cooked through.
• Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift the fish out of the water and drain well. Serve up your yummy ratatouille topped with the juicy salmon.

CREAMED SALMON ON TOAST

Steps:

• In a saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste is formed. Gradually add milk and reserved liquid from peas, stirring constantly, until a smooth thick gravy is formed.
• Flake salmon into a bowl, breaking apart any large pieces. Stir salmon and peas into the sauce carefully with a wooden spoon to avoid mashing the peas. Cook until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Toast bread in toaster oven or broiler pan. Butter, if desired, and top with salmon mixture.

CHUNKY RATATOUILLE STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil, until tender.
• Add in the mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini; stir.
• Add the beef broth and wine; bring the mixture to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add in the tomatoes with juice, basil, and salt and pepper to taste; cook until heated through.
• Ladle stew into individual bowls; sprinkle with provolone cheese.