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Make this side of salmon with crispy spuds and zhoug for a festive centrepiece, then check out more salmon recipes such as our impressive salmon en croûte.

Zhoug is a zingy sauce from Yemen made from herbs, spices, lemon juice and chilli

  • 1kg new potatoes
    large ones halved
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
    skins on
  • 1kg side salmon
    skin on

ZHOUG

  • a large bunch coriander
    roughly chopped
  • 2 green chillies
    roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
    chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • a large pinch caster sugar
  • 1 lemon
    juiced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal334
  • fat19.5g
  • saturates3.3g
  • carbs16.3g
  • sugars0.9g
  • fibre2g
  • protein22.1g
  • salt0.1g

Method

  • step 1

    Put the new potatoes into a large pan of lightly salted cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Drain really well and allow to cool slightly.

  • step 2

    Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Use the side of a large knife to squash the new potatoes on a chopping board, then put into a large roasting tin. Drizzle over the oil, add the garlic cloves and toss really well. Put into the oven for 35 minutes, tossing halfway, until beginning to crisp.

  • step 3

    Push the potatoes to the side and add the salmon skin-side down to the tin. Season the salmon well then put back in the oven for 25 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.

  • step 4

    For the zhoug, put all of the ingredients into a food processor and whizz until smooth.

  • step 5

    Transfer the crispy spuds to a serving platter, then carefully put the salmon side on top. Spoon over some of the zhoug, to serve.

*This recipe is gluten-free according to industry standards

Check out more of our impressive Christmas centrepiece ideas...

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Authors

Adam Bush Chef Portrait
Adam BushDeputy food editor
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