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Salmon in a cheesy herb crust

Salmon in a cheesy herb crust

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Add flavour to salmon fillets with this crumbly Parmesan, basil and pine nut crust.

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients

To toast the pine nuts, place in a dry frying pan and cook over a moderate heat until they start to brown. This topping also works with other firm fish, such as cod or haddock.

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50g (2oz) spreadable butter
50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs
25g (1oz) toasted pine nuts, chopped
6 sun-ripened British tomatoes, drained and chopped
25g (1oz) grated Parmesan cheese
2tbsp freshly chopped basil
4 x 175g (6oz) organic salmon fillets

Method

Preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF / gas mark 6). Place the spreadable butter in a small pan and gently melt.
In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, pine nuts, sun-ripened tomatoes, Parmesan and basil. Season well and pour over the melted butter.
Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray and press the crumb mixture on top of each fillet of fish. Roast in the oven for 10-15 mins, until the topping is golden and the salmon is cooked through.
Serve with new potatoes and roasted cherry vine tomatoes.

Cook's tip: To toast the pine nuts, place in a dry frying pan and cook over a moderate heat until they start to brown. This topping also works with other firm fish, such as cod or haddock. www.enjoycountrylife.co.uk

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