
Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo
User Reviews
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
465 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Australian

Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo
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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
- 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
Instructions
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- Add the peas to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain and set aside
- Chop the chorizo into small dice and place in a cold large heavy based fry pan.
- Place the pan over a medium heat, stir occasionally and cook until it is crispy and has released it's oils.
- Remove the chorizo from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Turn the heat up to high and cook the salmon skin side down for 2 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook for a further 4 minutes.
- Transfer salmon to a warmed plate, tent it with foil and set aside.
- Peel and finely chop the shallot, add it to the fry pan along with the olive oil and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add the chorizo and peas to the pan and stir to heat through.
- Take a fork and lightly crush the peas with a fork.
- 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.
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.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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