Chilli-Spiced Salmon

Spicy salmon fillets coated in chermoula paste, baked in parchment parcels with sautéed peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 479 kcals 1916 kcals
Carbohydrates 10 grams 40 grams
Fat 32 grams 128 grams
Protein 32 grams 128 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
tsp
Lemon Zest
grated
0.5
piece
Lemon
cut into slices
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Couscous
cooked, to serve
Liquids
100
ml
NutsSeeds
6
piece
Garlic
cloves
1
bunch
Coriander
fresh
1
tbsp
1
pinch
Saffron
strands
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
2
tbsp
Basil Leaves
finely chopped
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
good quality
5
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
5
ml
Vegetable Oil
for greasing
Seafood
600
g
Salmon Fillets
4 portions
Vegetables
5
cm
Ginger
piece
1
piece
Red Chilli
trimmed and de-seeded
1
piece
White Onion
sliced into thin wedges
2
piece
Red Peppers
de-seeded and cut into strips
200
g
1
piece
Black Olives
sliced, to serve

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Blend chermoula ingredients, excluding salt and cayenne, until smooth.
  • Season to taste and spread paste liberally over the salmon fillets.
  • Marinate the covered salmon for up to one hour.
  • Fry onion and red peppers in oil until they begin to soften.
  • Add wine, boil, and simmer until most liquid evaporates.
  • Cook tomatoes in the pan until they break down, then stir in basil and lemon zest.
  • Place each salmon fillet onto a greased piece of parchment or foil.
  • Top each fillet with a lemon slice and a portion of the vegetable mixture.
  • Seal the parcels tightly and place them on a baking tray.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  • Serve the unopened parcels with cooked couscous and black olives.