The Le Creuset Fish Baker makes it easy to bake tender and flavourful fish recipes, like this one for a whole side of salmon. Lemon, ginger and red pepper give the salmon a tangy kick while the coconut and sesame add nutty flavour. Haricot verts/green beans roast alongside the salmon for a simple, healthy and delicious one dish meal.
Main INGREDIENTS
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetables
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 1 side of salmon (about 1 ½ pounds/680g)
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon, melted coconut oil, divided
- 1 lemon, zested
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/8 teaspoon pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill, plus extra for garnish
- 8 ounces haricot verts or 225g green beans
- 1 teaspoon black and white sesame seeds
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Method
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1Preheat the oven to 350 ̊F/180°C/Gas Mark 4.
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2Season the salmon with salt all over and place in the base of the fish baker. In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and dill. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the salmon.
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3Place the haricot verts/green beans in a mixing bowl along with the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and the sesame seeds. Season with salt and toss together to coat evenly. Place the haricot verts/green beans alongside the salmon in the fish baker.
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4Put the lid on the fish baker and place in the preheated oven. Bake until the fish is firm, just cooked through, and the haricot verts/green beans are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately at the table. Garnish with fresh dill for serving.
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5It is recommended to cook the green beans in the fish baker during the last 10 minutes of the cooking time of 30 minutes will produce overcooked green beans.
