Sweet and Sour Salmon with Mussels and Clams

Mediterranean fennel, olives, and capers in sweet and sour sauce served with salmon, garlic mussels, and steamed clams.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 646.1 kcals 2584.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.4 grams 65.4 grams
Fat 38.2 grams 152.8 grams
Protein 48.6 grams 194.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Liquids
150
ml
NutsSeeds
2
clove
4
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
clove
Garlic
thinly sliced
1
tbsp
Parsley
finely chopped
1
to taste
1
to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
45
ml
Olive Oil
used for shellfish
Seafood
800
g
Salmon Fillet
skin on, pin boned
250
g
Mussels
cleaned and debearded
250
g
Clams
cleaned
Vegetables
1
piece
Fennel
cut into quarters
1
piece
Red Pepper
thickly sliced
1
piece
Carrot
thickly sliced
1
piece
Red Chilli
slit lengthways
6
piece
Black Olives
pitted and halved
0.5
piece
Red Chilli
chopped

Steps

  • Blanch fennel, pepper, and carrots in boiling water for three minutes then drain.
  • Fry garlic, chilli, olives, capers, and blanched vegetables in olive oil.
  • Add sugar and vinegar to the vegetables and cook until slightly caramelised.
  • Season salmon skin with thyme and sear in a hot pan for three minutes per side.
  • Discard any broken or open mussels and clams that do not close when tapped.
  • Soften garlic and chilli in a hot saucepan with oil.
  • Add shellfish, parsley, and wine then steam with a lid until shells open.
  • Remove open shellfish and boil the remaining liquid until it reduces to a sauce.
  • Plate the vegetables and salmon then garnish with shellfish and reduced sauce.