Author Notes
This dish was inspired by my recent holiday in Barbados, we ate a similar dish which was Mahi Mahi topped with a creamy crab coating, it was truly delicious. As this is baked in the oven, it makes sense to use a firm fish like turbot or halibut or salmon as I have used which is also a bit cheaper! Its also yummy served on top of my mint puree and some potato salad which is really summery! —Cathy Curran
Ingredients
- For the salmon
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2 pieces
Fresh Salmon or firm white fish like turbot or swordfish
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1 cup
Fresh crabmeat
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1/2 cup
Good quality mayonaise
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1 handful
Fresh coriander
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1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard
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4 tablespoons
Fresh breadcrumbs
- Pea and Mint Puree
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1 packet
Frozen Peas
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1 bunch
Fresh mint leaves
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1/2 cup
Fresh Cream
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5, 375 F 190 C.
Method
Mix the crab, breadcrumbs, mayo, chopped coriander and mustard together in a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the crab mixture over the salmon and press down firmly so it forms a blanket on top of the fish. Now chill in the fridge for 15 mins to firm up before cooking.
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In the meantime, make the pea puree by boiling your frozen peas for 2-3 minutes, strain and leave to cool. then in a blender mix with the fresh mint, cream and a good seasoning until a lovely thick mixture. This will make more than you need but it will keep in the fridge happily for a number of days.
Once the crab salmon has chilled place it on a baking tray in the pre-heated oven and bake for 20 mins until nicely browned on top and the salmon is fully cooked through.
Enjoy!
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