Salmon With Crispy Crumb Topping

3 weeks ago 08th Aug 15:58

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
For the topping:
50g (2oz) Country Life Spreadable
50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs
25g (1oz) toasted pine nuts, chopped
6 sun ripened British tomatoes, drained and chopped
25g (1oz) grated parmesan
30ml (2tbsp) freshly chopped basil
4 x 175g (6oz) organic salmon fillets

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC, 400ºF gas mark 6. Place the Country Life Spreadable in a small pan and gently melt.

2. In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, pine nuts, sun ripened tomatoes, parmesan and basil, season well and pour over the melted butter.

3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray and press the crumb mixture on top of each fillet of fish. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the topping is golden and the salmon is cooked through.

4. Serve with new potatoes and roasted cherry vine tomatoes.

Cook’s tip- to toast pine nuts, place in a dry frying pan and cook over a moderate heat until starting to brown. Try this topping with other firm fish, such as cod or haddock.