Chermoula Spiced Salmon with Freekeh Pilaf and Toasted Sesame Seeds

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:29:56 GMT

Step 1

Prehheat your oven to 200 degrees. Drizzle some oil on a baking tray and pop in your ovet to get hot.

Step 2

Cut the onion in half and chop into 1/2 cm pieces. Peel and grate the garlic. Put a saucepan on medium heat with a drizzle of oil and add your onion. Cook for 5 mins or until your onion is soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 3

Add the freekeh along wit the vegetable stock pot. Pour in the boiling water and bring to simmer, then reduce the head to low and cover with lid and cook gently for 15 mins. Once your freekeh has been cooking for 15 minutes take pan off heat and add baby spinach. Put the lid back on and leave on the side for 5 more mins.

Step 4

In the mean time, put the chermoula in a bowl with olive oil. Stir together then add the salmon and mix around with your hands to make sure it's well coated.

Step 5

Take your hot tray out of the oven and lay the salmon skin-side down. Season each fillet with a pinch of salt and pepper. and pop into the oven on the top shelf for 10-12 minutes.

Step 6

While the salmon cooks, put a frying pan on medium-high heat. Roughly chop the parsley. Once the pan is hot, add the sesame seeds and fry until golden for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

When your freekeh has rested for 5 minutes, take the lid off add half the parsley and stir well. This is your pilaf. Taste and add more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Serve your pilaf in bowls with your salmon placed on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining parsely. Squeeze over lemon juice and enjoy!

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