Preserved Lemon, Salmon and Caper Salad
Salmon, preserved lemon and capers come together in this Moroccan salad, simmered on the stove.
25 min · Serves 4 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
- medium
- 1
Heat half the olive oil in a large heavy based non stick frying pan over medium high heat.
- 2
Add capers and cook stirring for 6-8 mins or until slightly crisp. Add garlic and cook, stirring for one minute or until aromatic.
- 3
Transfer to a plate and set aside. Use a small sharp knife to cut the flesh away from the lemon rind.
- 4
Discard flesh and remove white pith from rind. Rinse rind under cold running water and chop.
- 5
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, adding sugar snap peas in the last 2-3 minutes, for 10-12 mins or until pasta is al dente and sugar snap peas are bright green and tender crisp.
- 6
Meanwhile brush both sides of salmon with a little of the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Heat frying pan over medium high heat. Add salmon and cook for 3-4 mins each side for medium rare or until cooked to your liking.
- 8
Transfer to plate and set aside for 5 mins to cool slightly. Use a fork to flake salmon into large pieces.
- 9
Drain paster and return to pan. Add caper mixture, preserved lemon, dill and extra virgin olive oil.
- 10
Toss well to combine. Taste and season with pepper. Serve.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



