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Middle Eastern Salmon Grain Bowl

A charred take on Salmon Grain Bowl, built on tahini and lemon and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 20 min and easily enough for 2 people.

4.7 from 2,447 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook50 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Middle Eastern Salmon Grain Bowl
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tahini and lemon 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. Cook low with a little smoke until burnished and infused, resting before slicing.

Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the tahini and lemon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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