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Braised Salmon with saffron

This Spanish Medley leans on saffron to do the heavy lifting. We braise the Salmon for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.5 from 636 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Braised Salmon with saffron
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the saffron elements, and pat the salmon dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the salmon. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the piquillo peppers and the rest of the saffron flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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