Name: Za'atar salmon with shaved fennel, carrot and almond salad recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: Serves: 2
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets; 1 tbsp za’atar; 1 fennel; 1 carrot; 1 handful of almonds; 50ml olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 lime; 1 tbsp tomato concentrate; 1/2 of chilli powder; salt, pepper; coconut oil (or butter) for cooking

By GoodtoKnow

published 30 March 2014

in Recipes

This omega 3 rich lunch is packed full of flavour. The crunchy veg sits perfectly next to the creamy salmon. It’s filling and delicious.

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets
1 tbsp za’atar
1 fennel
1 carrot
1 handful of almonds
50ml olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 lime
1 tbsp tomato concentrate
1/2 of chilli powder
salt, pepper
coconut oil (or butter) for cooking

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Method

Rub the salmon in the za’atar, a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper and leave to the side.
Grate your fennel and carrots, pour over the juice of 1/2 a lime and leave to the side.
In a jam jar or glass mix the olive oil, cumin, chilli, 1/2 lime juice, tomato concentrate and a pinch of salt together. Mix well and cover the veg in this harissa style dressing.
Heat a pan on a medium heat and pop 1 tsp of coconut oil in the pan. Once its hot, place the salmon in and fry the fillets for 3 minutes skin side down then flip to the left side for a minute, the top face down for a minute then the other side for a minute. Crush the almonds slightly with your knife.
Serve on top of the salad with a handful of crushed almonds and a drizzle of olive oil.
Other nice toppings – yogurt, fresh mint leaves, roast sweet potato or humous.

Top Tip for making Za'atar salmon with shaved fennel, carrot and almond salad

This dish can also be saved for a delicious packed lunch the next day, so you might want to do a few extra fillets!

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