Salmon with herb crust

20 min
for 8 people
Babiche Martens
Angela Casley
By
Angela Casley

Food writer for Viva

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Salmon

1 cupRocket
1 cupPanko breadcrumbs
½ cupCoriander
1Chilli, deseeded and chopped roughly
2Garlic cloves
1 TbspGinger, grated
2 TbspBrown sugar
1Pepper, a few grinds
1 kgSalmon, up to 1.5kg, side, pin bones removed (Main)
1Lemon, fresh, or lime wedges

Noodles

2Spring onions, sliced
100 gVermicelli, softened (Main)
½ Red onions, sliced
¼ cupCoriander, chopped
¼ Cucumbers, chopped
¼ cupSliced almonds, toasted

Dressing

2 TbspSweet chilli sauce
2 TbspLemon juice
2 TbspOil

Directions

  1. Set oven to 180C.
  2. Place the crumbs, rocket, coriander, chilli, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and freshly ground pepper in a food processor and blitz until well combined.
  3. Place the salmon on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  4. Top with the crumbs, patting them down so they will hold together.
  5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. To prepare the noodles, place in a bowl with the onions, coriander, cucumber and nuts.
  7. Mix the dressing through.
  8. Serve alongside the salmon.