CHILLI, HONEY & GARLIC GLAZED ROAST SALMON WITH POTATOES AND CREAMY AVO & YOGURT SAUCE

This flavour packed, omega 3 rich recipe is another wonderful supper choice for a hot summer's day. 

Salmon filets are marinated in a punchy honey, chilli, garlic and spice mixture before being roasted to flaky perfection alongside some baby new potatoes in the oven. 

The real star however of the dish is the avocado, herb and yogurt sauce which does not require any cooking whatsoever (god bless the blender) but is so creamy and fragrant and acts as the ideal counterpart to the spicy salmon.

All gets served up with some chunks of feta (why not) and roast broccoli, making it a nutritious, satisfying yet quick to make dinner that is an absolute joy to eat!

SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

• 700g baby potatoes, halved if large
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt
• 2 salmon fillets 
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• Juice of 1-2 lemons, to your liking
• 1 pinch chilli flakes
• 150g feta cheese, cubed

AVO & YOGURT SAUCE

• 2 avocados, halved
• 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 cup coriander
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, plus more for serving
• 1 green chilli, halved and seeded
• Juice from 1 lemon, plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt
• Fresh dill, for serving

METHOD

• Preheat oven to 220C.
• On a baking tray, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until tender. 
• Place the salmon on a plate and drizzle with honey. 
• Add the paprika, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. 
• Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, rubbing the seasonings and oil evenly into each filet. 
• Remove potatoes from oven and push them to one side of tray. 
• Put salmon on the other side. 
• Return tray to oven and roast for 10 to 20 minutes more, until salmon reaches desired doneness and potatoes are soft. 
• Meanwhile, make the avo and yogurt sauce. 
• Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to thin the sauce. 
• To serve, spread the  sauce onto plates. 
• Add the potatoes, salmon, and feta AND ENJOY!