Blackened salmon with garlic crushed potatoes

For a gourmet version of fish and chips, try this blackened salmon with garlic crushed potatoes.

Recipe «Blackened salmon with garlic crushed potatoes» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 25 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 2 tsp ground paprika, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground allspice , 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper, 6 salmon fillets, skin on , 80ml extra virgin olive oil, 1kg chat potatoes, 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, Salt & freshly ground black pepper.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp ground paprika 
• 2 tsp dried oregano 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp ground cumin 
• 1 tsp ground allspice 
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper 
• 6 salmon fillets, skin on 
• 80ml extra virgin olive oil 
• 1kg chat potatoes 
• 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper 

Instructions

1. Combine the paprika, oregano, salt, cumin, allspice, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
2. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with spice mixture. Place in a glass or ceramic dish and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to develop the flavours.
3. Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return to pan with remaining oil and use a fork to crush. Season with salt and pepper and cover to keep warm.
4. Heat a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook for 3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil and set aside for 2-3 minutes to rest.
5. Divide salmon and potatoes among serving plates and serve immediately with orange, tomato & basil salsa.