Salmon Grilled

Preparation time less than 30 mins

Cooking time 10 to 30 mins



Ingredients

4 x 175g/6oz salmon steaks

65g/2½oz butter

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

2 x 130g packets bacon lardons or cubed pancetta

2 little gem lettuces, finely shredded

200ml/7fl oz vegetable, fish, or chicken stock

225g/8oz fresh or frozen peas

2 tbsp double cream (optional)

3 tbsp chopped fresh parley

½ lemon, juice only

Method

1. Preheat the grill for at least 10 minutes.

2. Remove any pin bones from the fish.

3. Melt 25g/1oz of the butter and brush over the salmon. Season well.

4. Line a grill pan with foil, then place the salmon under the grill for about 3-4
minutes on each side.

5. When cooked, cover and keep warm.

6. Whilst the salmon is cooking heat a pan on a high heat. Add the bacon and reduce the heat.

7. Cook bacon for 2-3 minutes until the fat starts to run.

8.Add the lettuce and stir well to coat with the fat.

9. Add the stock, season and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer, uncovered, for three minutes.

10. Add the peas, cream (if using) and parsley and give the pan a good shake while it comes to the boil.

11. Add the remaining butter and simmer for a further two minutes then add lemon juice.

12. Serve with the salmon.