Salmon in Garlic Cream Sauce with Spinach (Delicious!)

This is one of those super comforting recipes you’ll go back to over and over again. I’m sorry – I can’t say it’s healthy, or low fat, but seriously, who cares with flavour like this?! However, it is super easy, and quick, and have you coming back for more!

Recipe for 2 people:

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 fresh tomato, chopped
• 350 ml single cream (creme fraiche would make it a little lighter, if desired)
• 100g Parmesan
• 2 handfuls spinach
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Chopped fresh parsley to garnish (optional)
• Desired sides (i.e. roast veg, rice or pasta)

Method:

1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and pan fry 5 min each side in olive oil, set aside. 
2. In same pan melt butter and fry  onion, garlic and tomato, add cream and simmer gently. 
3. Add Parmesan and melt into sauce followed by spinach, cook until wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste. 
4. Add back salmon to the pan and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with roast veg, rice, pasta or even salad.

 

Homemade Burgers (Better than your Local Burger Joint!)

Okay, I’m never ordering a burger again! (Well unless I’m hungover and lazy).

These homemade burgers are tastier and probably healthier than your local burger place, and they don’t take too much work. Make sure you get some good quality mince, not too fatty but not extra lean either as the burger will end up dry.

The following recipe will make 3 large burgers:

Ingredients:

• 400g beef mince (medium fattyness)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (about 2 slices of bread, whizzed in a blender)
• 1/2 an egg, whisked
• 1/3 of an onion, finely chopped
• A spash of Worcester sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 bread buns of your choice (I used sesame buns, but brioche would also be great!)
• Fillings of your choice (i.e. tomato, lettuce, red onion, avocado, fried egg, cheese plus condiments)

Method:

1. Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl and form burgers. 
2. Fry in the olive oil for approx five min each side on a medium/low heat. 
3. Meanwhile, toast your buns.
4. Place cooked burgers between a toasted bun and add desired fillings!