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Salmon with herb crust, sautéed leeks and pesto

A home-style Salmon with herb crust, sautéed leeks and pesto made with Bread and Olive Oil. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 3 slice
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   To make the herb crust, place the bread into a food processor and blend to make fine crumbs.

2. 2

   Add the coriander, chives and parsley and pulse until well mixed.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the 2 tbsp oil in an ovenproof non-stick frying pan over a high heat.

4. 4

   Season the salmon with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then place the salmon into the hot pan.

5. 5

   Sear the salmon for one minute then turn over.

6. 6

   Spread the herb mixture on top of the salmon, then transfer to the oven and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the salmon is completely cooked through and the crust is golden and crisp.

7. 7

   For the leeks, heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat.

8. 8

   Add the pepper, leeks and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until soft.

9. 9

   Add the spinach and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.

10. 10

    To make the pesto, place the basil, chives, oil and salt and freshly ground black pepper into a food processor and blend until smooth.

11. 11

    To serve, remove the salmon from the oven and place onto a serving plate.

12. 12

    Spoon the sautéed leeks alongside and drizzle the pesto around the plate.