Spicy Salmon and Roasted New Potatoes

Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids – you know those “good for you” oils everyone is raving about.  The downside to salmon is that farmed salmon can actually contain high amounts of mercury and toxins.  For this reason, it’s always best to buy organic, wild salmon.  It’s pricey but well worth the money .

This recipe is impressive enough to serve for a dinner party but so easy to make.

Ingredients:

2 salmon fillets, organic, wild salmon if possible.
1 tablespoon brown unrefined sugar
¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
2 teaspoons of mustard seeds
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 325F.  Scrub and peel the baby new potatoes and cut in half.  Place in boiling water and boil for approximately 4 minutes (do not overcook).  Drain and place potatoes on a non-stick baking tray.  Toss with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.  Place in hot oven for approximately 30 minutes until tender and browned on top. 

Place the chilli flakes, sugar, lime and olive oil in a small bowl and combine.  Place the salmon skin-side down in a non-stick baking tray and rub spice mixture fully onto the salmon.  Top the salmon with the mustard seeds and place in oven for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, being careful not to overcook.

Note:  Add salmon to oven during the last 15 minutes of the potatoes cooking.

Serve immediately and add a mixed leaf side salad to finish.