Looking for a quick easy dinner this week I turned again to Nigella Kitchen. This recipe for Lemony Salmon is definitely quick. The couscous is prepared with some paprika and ginger. Lemon zest is combined with more paprika and garlic oil ready to coat the fish before cooking in a hot pan. Cherry tomatoes are combined with spring onion (meant to be red), oil and lemon juice. The tomatoes are then mixed through the cous cous along with some coriander, I also chose to add some rocket for extra greens.
Overall a great dish to put on the table. I felt the balance was a little bit out with the flavours, possibly because I added the peppery rocket leaves. But I am a salmon lover and lemon is a fishes best friend!
I also made some of Nigella's Peanut Butter Hummus yesterday to take to our friends house for supper. The concept being to replace the tahini with peanut butter. I wasn't planning on posting it but it was so utterly delicious I just had to let you know!
The recipe is very straightforward, puree rinsed chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, peanut butter, olive oil, salt and cumin. Then blend in some greek yoghurt to get the right consistency. Top with some chopped peanuts mixed with paprika. If your a hummus lover I suggest you try this very unhealthy version!!
The salmon sounds delicious! I am a die-hard lover of couscous so this is right up my alley. I have never tried the PB hummus - you make it sound so good!
ReplyDeletepeanut butter hummus? WHY have i never thought of that before?!
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to try the peanut butter hummus. I used to make ordinary hummus all the time, so I am a bit over it, so this would be great to try.
ReplyDeleteI love salmon and accompany it with couscous sounds like fun. Now the peanut butter hummus is such a smart idea!
ReplyDeleteI almost prefer PB hummous as I don't really love the taste of tahini. Sometimes it's too bitter!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried PB hummus, sounds interesting. I suppose the taste would not be too different from tahini
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I am craving some lemony salmon now. I love the idea of replacing the tahini with peanut butter, because lets face it, that little sesame seed oil is darn expensive and this alternative is much more cost effective.
ReplyDeleteThis definitely looks yummy! Have not tried any of Nigella's recipes! I'm missing out, aren't I?? :)
ReplyDeleteI am a salmon fan too!Love both recipes!
ReplyDeleteThe meal looks and sounds delicious and so does the peanut butter hummus.
ReplyDeleteThe peanut butter hummus sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it!
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