Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb baby new potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter, plus 2 tbsp
  • 1 None lemon, zested
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 None red chilies, deseeded, chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil, leaves chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped
  • 2 1/4 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 None onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 lb cucumber, peeled, deseeded, diced
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, leaves chopped, a few leaves reserved to garnish

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 mins. Drain.
  • Combine 1/2 cup butter, lemon zest, garlic, chilies and herbs. Season. Place fish fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread herb butter over top and bake for 15-20 mins.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan. Saute onion. Add cucumber and cook briefly. Add stock, cover and cook for 5 mins. Add sour cream. Bring to a boil. Add dill and season.
  • Cut potatoes in 1/2. Heat remaining butter in a skillet and fry potatoes. Season. Serve salmon with cucumber and potatoes. Garnish with reserved dill.