Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo

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4.8

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    465 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Australian

Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo

Succulent salmon with a crispy skin, sat on a bed of crushed sweet peas and spicy chorizo. This Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo is elegant yet simple. A perfect entree for entertaining. Recipe from Sprinkles and Sprouts | Delicious food for easy entertaining.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups frozen peas
  • 4 oz chorizo sausage
  • 4 skin on salmon fillets (6 oz/170g each)
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt
  • ground white pepper
  • 1 lemon
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Instructions

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  1. Add the peas to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Drain and set aside
  3. Chop the chorizo into small dice and place in a cold large heavy based fry pan.
  4. Place the pan over a medium heat, stir occasionally and cook until it is crispy and has released it's oils.
  5. Remove the chorizo from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
  6. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  7. Turn the heat up to high and cook the salmon skin side down for 2 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  8. Flip the salmon and cook for a further 4 minutes.
  9. Transfer salmon to a warmed plate, tent  it with foil and set aside.
  10. Peel and finely chop the shallot, add it to the fry pan along with the olive oil and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
  11. Add the chorizo and peas to the pan and stir to heat through.
  12. Take a fork and lightly crush the peas with a fork.
  13. Serve the seared salmon on a bed of peas and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

Notes

  • The peas and chorizo can be prepared in advance. Just be sure to save the chorizo oil to cook the salmon in.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 390mg (16%) Potassium 1256mg (36%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 58.3mg (65%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 465kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Potassium 1256mg 27%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Vitamin C 58.3mg 65%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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