SALMON AND OLIVE TAGINE

This fragrant tagine combines the delicate flavour of salmon with savoury olives, spiced chickpeas and fresh lemon. A simple and healthy one-pot dish, bursting with colour and taste, perfect for a cosy meal.

Tajine met zalm en olijven

Preparation:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the spices (cumin, paprika, turmeric, chilli powder, salt, and pepper) with 1 tsp olive oil.
  2. Lightly rub the salmon fillets with a little of this spice mixture. Set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining olive oil in a tagine over medium heat.
  4. Add the potato wedges and cook for 5–7 minutes until they start to turn golden.
  5. Stir in the chickpeas, olives, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the vegetables and gently toss to coat.
  6. Stir the chopped coriander leaves into the vegetables, allowing them to release their aroma as they cook.
  7. Pour the stock along the sides of the pan to partially submerge the vegetables.
  8. Place the salmon fillets on top of the vegetables and layer the lemon slices over the fish.
  9. Cover the dish with the tagine lid or a suitable pan lid.
  10. Let it simmer on low heat for 12–15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the salmon is just cooked through.

 

Serve directly in the dish. Pair with fresh bread or couscous to soak up the rich broth.
Enjoy your meal! 😊

Ingredients

  • Serves 2, preparation
    time: 35 minutes

    • 300g salmon fillets
    • 2 medium potatoes, cut into
      wedges
    • 1 tin of chickpeas (400 g),
      drained and rinsed (use 200 g, about half)
    • 70 g red and green olives
    • 150 g yellow and red cherry
      tomatoes, halved
    • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
    • A handful of fresh coriander
      leaves, roughly chopped
    • 1½ tbsp olive oil
    • 100 ml vegetable or fish stock
    • ¾ tsp ground cumin
    • ¾ tsp paprika
    • ¾ tsp turmeric
    • ¼ tsp chilli powder (optional)
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

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