20 July 2011

SALMON STEAKS WITH NOODLE SALAD

This is my favourite way to have salmon, and is always an instant hit. It takes a mere 6-8 minutes to cook in the oven.

• 4 x 180g pieces of salmon or salmon steaks
• 3 tbsps oyster sauce
• 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the salad: * 2 red peppers * 300g young tender green beans * 1 cup rice noodle sticks * ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander * 1 lemon, juice and grated zest * 1 tbsp olive oil * salt and freshly ground black pepper * Lime wedges to garnish

To prepare the salmon, spread the oyster sauce over the surface sparingly, with the olive oil and lay the pieces in a roasting pan. Grind fresh black pepper over. Leave to marinate for about 30 minutes. Bake at 190°C for 6-8 minutes until the salmon is almost cooked through. Serve hot with the following salad. To make the salad, roast the peppers in a hot oven (200°C) for 15 minutes. Cool, peel and cut into thin slices. Trim the beans and cook in boiling salted water until just tender (about 4-5 minutes). Put the rice sticks into salted boiling water and simmer for two minutes. Drain and mix together in a bowl with the beans, peppers and the chopped coriander. Dress with the lemon juice and zest, olive oil and salt and pepper. Serves 4.

• Wine match: a lighter style pinot noir
• photo; Elizabeth Clarkson