Seared Salmon & Chive Butter Sauce
with Steamed Veggies & Potato Mash
- Fish
Sometimes, great cooking is a flurry of clever techniques and a dizzying array of ingredients. Other times, it’s the simplicity of just a few things; chives, butter, lemon, potatoes and a beautifully cooked salmon.
Ingredients
280 g
Salmon
(Contains: Fish; )
1
Baby Broccoli
2 packet
Potato
1
Carrot
2
Garlic
1
Lemon
Chives
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Peel potato into large chunks. Slice carrot into thin sticks. Finely chop garlic and chives. • Cut lemon in half.
• Cook potato in boiling water until easily pierced with a fork, 12-15 minutes. • When the potatoes have 7 minutes remaining, place a colander or steamer basket on top of the saucepan, then add baby broccoli and carrot. Cover with a lid and steam until the veggies are tender. • Transfer baby broccoli and carrot to a medium bowl and squeeze over some lemon juice. Season to taste. Cover to keep warm.
• Drain potato and return to the saucepan. • Add the milk, half the butter and a pinch of salt and pepper to the potato. Mash until smooth. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
• Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, then season with a pinch of zesty chilli salt and pepper. Return the frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • When oil is hot, cook salmon, skin-side down first, until just cooked through, 2-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
• Return the frying pan to medium heat. Cook garlic and the remaining butter until melted and fragrant, 30 seconds. • Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of pepper. • Remove from heat, then add chives and stir to combine.
• Divide potato mash, seared salmon and steamed veggies between plates. • Spoon chive-butter sauce over salmon and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: The chive butter sauce perfectly complemented the salmon, creating a delicious and balanced meal with creamy textures.
- Ease of prep: Many found this dish quick and simple to prepare, feeling like a fancy restaurant meal made easily at home.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more potatoes for a heartier mash; some found extra seasoning or spices improved the overall flavour.
- Portions: Several customers mentioned the salmon portions were smaller than expected, especially for four adults.
