Sweet Balsamic Salmon With Sweet Potato And Plantain Mash Food

SWEET BALSAMIC SALMON WITH SWEET POTATO AND PLANTAIN MASH

Steps:

• To cook the salmon: Place the salmon in a shallow dish, add 2 Tbsp of dressing; season to taste. Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Meawhile, place the potatoes and plantain in a pot with water and cook until tender, drain
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the salmon fillets on it.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just cooked through, but not dry.
• In a saucepan place the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and plantains to the pan, mash them and mix to combine. Season, to taste. Add the green onion slices to garnish.
• Top the salmon with remaining dressing, serve over the mashed sweet potato and plantain puree.

SPICED SALMON WITH MASH

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes for about 12 mins until tender. Heat the grill to high, stir the curry paste into 4 tbsp of the yogurt, then smear the mixture all over the salmon. Put the salmon in a large flameproof dish, skin-side up, and grill for 10 mins.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Add the remaining yogurt with the butter, chilli flakes and milk. Mash together with a potato masher or use an electric hand whisk to beat the mash to a really creamy texture, adding more milk if you need to. Stir the coriander leaves through. Pile onto plates, place the salmon next to it and drizzle with the cooking juices. Serve with grilled tomatoes.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel and dice the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place into a pot of cold water (the water should completely cover potatoes) and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are fork tender. Strain.
• While the potatoes are cooking, slice the plantains into 1 inch thick slices. Place some butter in a pan and pan fry the plantains until golden brown.
• Mash the potatoes and plantains together, then add milk, 2 tbsp butter, salt, and brown sugar.

SESAME SWEET POTATO & SALMON BAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C/gas 6. Put the oil and sweet potatoes on a baking tray and toss with seasoning. Roast for 15-20 mins. Add the cherry tomatoes and broccoli, then toss with the sweet potatoes. Roast for 15 mins more until the tomatoes are close to bursting.
• Nestle the salmon in the tray, brush with 1 tbsp of the tahini and top with the sesame seeds. Bake for a further 8-10 mins until the salmon is cooked through. Loosen the remaining tahini with a bit of water if needed, then drizzle over the cooked veg and serve.

BALSAMIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Prick potatoes, then place directly on rack in center of oven.
• Place a piece of foil on rack below.
• Bake until easily pierced with a knife tip, about 50 minutes.
• Or microwave on high until easily pierced, about 25 minutes.
• When cool enough to handle, peel, then pass through a food mill or ricer, or mash with a potato masher.
• (I love my ricer so I go that way) Place milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and set on a heat-resistant surface.
• Stir in mashed potatoes and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
• Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed and potatoes have a smooth consistency.
• Taste and add more vinegar, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
• The advantage of doing this in a saucepan is that if potatoes have cooled a little, you can return pan to low heat and stir often until hot.

SESAME SALMON, PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI & SWEET POTATO MASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180 fan/ gas 6 and line a baking tray with parchment. Mix together 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, the soy, ginger, garlic and honey. Put the sweet potato wedges, skin and all, into a glass bowl with the lime wedges. Cover with cling film and microwave on high for 12-14 mins until completely soft.
• Meanwhile, spread the broccoli and salmon out on the baking tray. Spoon over the marinade and season. Roast in the oven for 10-12 mins, then sprinkle over the sesame seeds.
• Remove the lime wedges and roughly mash the sweet potato using a fork. Mix in the remaining sesame oil, the chilli and some seasoning. Divide between plates, along with the salmon and broccoli.

CREAMY GARLIC, LEMON & SPINACH SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times each and microwave on high for 5 mins until soft (alternatively, bake for 35-40 mins). Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Heat half the oil in a frying pan and lightly brown the salmon on both sides - don't worry about it being cooked through at this point. Transfer the salmon to a plate, wipe out the pan and heat the remaining oil. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds, without letting it brown, then add the spinach, lemon zest and juice and some seasoning. Stir in the mascarpone and 2 tbsp of the milk and cook until the spinach has wilted.
• Tip the spinach mix into an ovenproof dish and top with the lemon slices and salmon fillets. Bake for 5-8 mins until the salmon is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, scoop the sweet potato flesh from the skins and mash with the remaining milk and some seasoning. Serve the sweet potato mash alongside the salmon and creamy spinach.