Mary Berry, the beloved culinary expert, is known for her exceptional fish dishes. Her repertoire includes a delectable fish pie, a flavorful kedgeree, and a baked salmon with a parmesan crust that’s simply irresistible. However, her Thai-style salmon traybake with roasted vegetables is a standout recipe for its simplicity, speed, and delicious flavor.
This dish, serving six, takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and only 25 minutes to cook. To make it a more substantial meal, Mary suggests serving it with steamed or boiled rice.
Ingredients:
* 400ml full-fat coconut milk
* 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
* 1 fresh red chili, finely diced
* 1 large garlic clove, crushed
* 2.5-inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled, grated, and finely chopped
* 2 limes, juice only
* 2 teaspoons fish sauce
* 1 cauliflower, cut into small florets
* 2 romano peppers, seeds removed, cut into large pieces
* 3 banana shallots, peeled and halved
* 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
* 1 tablespoon runny honey
* 150g baby courgettes, sliced thinly on the diagonal
* 6 small salmon fillets, skin removed
* Bunch of Thai basil or fresh coriander, chopped
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas 7.
2. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, Thai paste, chili, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and fish sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place the cauliflower, peppers, and shallots in a large roasting tin. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil and stir.
4. Pour half of the coconut mixture over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with honey. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to brown.
5. Toss the courgettes with the remaining sunflower oil.
6. Add the courgettes and salmon fillets to the roasting tin. Spoon the remaining coconut mixture over the fish and vegetables.
7. Roast everything together for 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
Tips:
* The cooking time for the salmon may vary depending on its thickness. Ensure the salmon is cooked through by gently pricking it with a fork. The flesh should flake easily.
* Serve this delicious traybake immediately with steamed or boiled rice for a satisfying meal.
Mary Berry’s Thai-style salmon traybake is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any busy weeknight. It’s packed with flavor, easy to prepare, and sure to impress your family and friends.
