Griddled asparagus with pan-fried salmon and olive paste Recipe

Griddled asparagus with pan-fried salmon and olive paste Recipe

  • 150g/5oz black olives, pitted
  • 1 tbsp chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • handful fresh basil leaves
  • drizzle olive oil
  • 4 asparagus spears, blanched in boiling water
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 150g/5oz salmon fillet
  1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
  2. To make the olive paste, place the olives, chives, coriander, olive oil and basil into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Meanwhile, for the asparagus, heat the oil in an ovenproof griddle pan until smoking. Add the asparagus spears and chargrill for 2-3 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  4. For the salmon, place the salmon fillet onto the hot griddle pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, until browned. Turn over the salmon and spread with the olive paste. Transfer the salmon to the oven and to roast for a 5-6 minutes, until the salmon is completely cooked through.
  5. To serve, arrange the griddled asparagus spears on a plate and top with the salmon.
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