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    Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo

    Updated: Jun 22nd 2021 โ€ข Published: Oct 2nd 2017 โ€ข 9 Comments

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    Succulent salmon with a crispy skin, sat on a bed of crushed sweet peas and spicy chorizo. This Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo is elegant yet simple. A perfect main for easy entertaining.

    Head-on shot of the salmon showing the crispy exterior.

    This Seared Salmon is so quick to prepare, which is great if you have friends coming over after work. The hardest part is chopping up the chorizo, as in...... not hard at all.

    Be sure to cook the chorizo first, this releases all the paprika spiked oils, which are then used to cook the salmon. Extra flavour without an extra ingredient or an extra step! The key to getting all the oils out is to start the chorizo in a cold pan. Use a big heavy based fry pan, one that will fit your salmon, then you can re-use the pan and save on washing up.

    Frozen peas are perfect here, they take minutes to cook and are super sweet. They are cooked for a few minutes and then crushed with a fork to add some texture to the dish.

    Overhead view showing the peas and chorizo in a white bowl, with lemon garnish

    This Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo doesn't really need a side dish, but if you are looking for a side then maybe serve it with my Hedgehog Potatoes.

    Or serve an appetizer to start your meal. Something like my Basil and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms would work well. Or go for a dessert instead and try my gorgeously wobbly Pear and Pomegranate Panna Cotta.

    Such a simple elegant dish is just perfect for friends, open a glass of wine, and enjoy your evening. I would suggest aย Pinot Noir which will work with the rich fish and not be overpowered by the spice from the chorizo. Although I am partial to a glass of bubbly with my salmon.

    Enjoy x


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    Succulent salmon with a crispy skin, sat on a bed of crushed sweet peas and spicy chorizo. This Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo is elegant yet simple. A perfect entree for entertaining. Recipe from Sprinkles and Sprouts | Delicious food for easy entertaining.
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    Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo

    Succulent salmon with a crispy skin, sat on a bed of crushed sweet peas and spicy chorizo. This Seared Salmon with Peas and Chorizo is elegant yet simple. A perfect entree for entertaining. Recipe from Sprinkles and Sprouts | Delicious food for easy entertaining.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 465kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Grams
    • 3 cups frozen peas
    • 4 oz chorizo sausage
    • 4 skin on salmon fillets (6 oz/170g each)
    • 1 shallot
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • salt
    • ground white pepper
    • 1 lemon

    Instructions

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    • Add the peas to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Drain and set aside
    • Chop the chorizo into small dice and place in a cold large heavy based fry pan.
    • Place the pan over a medium heat, stir occasionally and cook until it is crispy and has released it's oils.
    • Remove the chorizo from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
    • Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
    • Turn the heat up to high and cook the salmon skin side down for 2 minutes until the skin is crispy.
    • Flip the salmon and cook for a furtherย 4 minutes.
    • Transfer salmon to a warmed plate, tent ย it with foil and set aside.
    • Peel and finely chop the shallot, add it to the fry pan along with the olive oil and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
    • Add the chorizo and peas to the pan and stir to heat through.
    • Take a fork and lightly crush the peas with a fork.
    • Serve the seared salmon on a bed of peas and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

    Notes

    The peas and chorizo can be prepared in advance. Just be sure to save the chorizo oil to cook the salmon in.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 1256mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 58.3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Jamie says

      March 10, 2018 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE salmon and this looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 11, 2018 at 5:44 pm

        Salmon is such a great fish isn't it. So much flavor and I just love the colour ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    2. Leah says

      March 10, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect dinner. I love the combination of flavors going on, especially with the peas and chorizo! Yum!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:01 pm

        It is a great combo, simple but delicious!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer Maune | Maune Legacy says

      March 10, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Love the pairing! This would make a great dinner to serve to guests.

      -Jennifer
      https://maunelegacy.com

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 9:02 pm

        It really is great for entertaining ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    4. Jillian says

      March 10, 2018 at 9:17 am

      I absolutely love salmon and this dish looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you Jillian. I hope you enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    5. Dorothy Dunton says

      October 04, 2017 at 6:47 am

      5 stars
      Hi Claire! You described this perfectly...elegant and simple! My kind of food. These components work so well together. I always have frozen peas on hand, as well as frozen corn and spinach. They make life easier.

      Reply

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