Healthy and SO DELICIOUS! A new way to cook salmon that you will love!
This is a delicious and healthy salmon recipe that combines tender fish fillets with a light, creamy tomato and Parmesan sauce. The combination of fresh cherry tomatoes, fragrant parsley, and savoury cheese creates a flavourful dish that's perfect for both family dinners and entertaining guests. The slow cooker method keeps the salmon incredibly moist and tender whilst the sauce develops beautifully. It's an easy, comforting meal that tastes far more impressive than the minimal effort required to prepare it
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Original method: 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
Main
- 4 fillets salmon fillets, skin on, pat dry
approximately 150–180 g each
Sauce
- 300 g cherry tomatoes, halved
approximately 2 cups
- 150 ml double cream
Add in final 30 minutes of cooking
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated, finely grated
Stir in with cream during final 30 minutes
- 30 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Stir in with cream during final 30 minutes
roughly 2 handfuls
- 100 ml vegetable or chicken stock
Seasoning
- ½ tsp sea salt
to taste
- ÂĽ tsp freshly ground black pepper
to taste
Optional
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced, minced(optional)
- 15 ml olive oil(optional)
for browning salmon
Method
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen paper and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
~5 minsTip: Dry skin will help with browning
- 2Optional step
If desired, heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and quickly sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 2–3 minutes until golden, then turn and sear the other side for 1 minute. This step is optional but adds lovely colour and flavour.
~5 minsTip: Searing is recommended for depth of flavour but not essential
- 3
Pour the stock into the base of your slow cooker. If using garlic, scatter it over the stock. Arrange the cherry tomatoes in the base.
~5 minsTip: Tomatoes create a flavourful bed for the salmon
- 4
Place the salmon fillets skin-side up on top of the tomatoes.
~2 mins - 5
Cover and cook on Low for 1.5–2 hours, or on High for 1–1.5 hours, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
~1 hr 30 minsTip: Salmon is delicate; do not overcook
- 6
In the final 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the double cream, grated Parmesan, and fresh parsley. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
~5 minsTip: Adding cream and herbs late preserves their delicate flavour
- 7
Serve the salmon fillets warm with the creamy tomato sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
~5 minsTip: Serve immediately for best results
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use skinless salmon fillets. The cooking time remains the same. Skinless fillets may cook slightly faster, so check for doneness a few minutes earlier. Searing beforehand is less critical without skin, but still recommended for flavour
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