Baked Salmon with Tahini Yoghurt and Herbs
BackBaked Salmon with Tahini Yoghurt and Herbs
Fresh salmon is coated in a creamy tahini yoghurt and adorned with fresh and flavourful herbs in this dish that is sensational for summer entertaining.
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 kg salmon fillet, skin-off, pin-boned
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Steamed potatoes to serve
For the Tahini Yoghurt Sauce
- 250 g thick Greek-style yoghurt
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper
For Herb Topping
- 3 tbsp lemon rind, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 bunch mint leaves, very finely chopped
- 1 bunch basil leaves, very finely chopped
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 100 g almonds toasted and finely chopped
- 60 mL olive oil
Method
- Preheat the oven to 100C and line a large tray with baking paper. Place the salmon on the tray, brush with oil and season to taste. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter and set aside to come to room temperature.
- Combine yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Season to taste.
- In a separate bowl, combine lemon rind, herbs, almonds, olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste.
- Spread salmon with the tahini sauce and scatter with the herb mixture so it completely coats the fish. Serve with any extra sauce.
- Serve with potatoes.
Featured in The Good Grocer Summer & Christmas Magazine 2024