Salmon fillet with basil, olives and potatoes

2 servings

40 minutes

Salmon fillet with basil, olives, and potatoes is a true feast of flavors that combines the best traditions of Russian cuisine with Mediterranean notes. Baked under an aromatic sauce of basil, parsley, and garlic, the salmon acquires a tender texture and deep rich taste. Olives and rosemary add a light spiciness, while fried potatoes with tomato sauce complete the composition with soft, warm notes. The dish is perfect for a festive dinner or romantic meeting. It can be served as a standalone treat or paired with a glass of white wine to highlight the exquisite taste of the fish. Baked salmon is a symbol of sophistication and harmony that can captivate even the most discerning gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 636.4
• Proteins: 43.3g
• Fats: 30.8g
• Carbohydrates: 48.4g

Ingredients

• Trout: 350 g
• Potato: 350 g
• White bread: 30 g
• Olive: 60 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Basil: 7 g
• Parsley: 5 g
• Rosemary: 2 g
• Breadcrumbs: 10 g
• Tomatoes in their own juice: 40 g
• Parmesan cheese: 20 g
• Olive oil: 40 ml

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into 4 pieces, and boil in salted boiling water on low heat for 10 minutes; drain the water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 350 g

2. Tear the bread into pieces, soak in warm water for 2 minutes, then squeeze out.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 30 g

3. Peel the garlic, remove the core from 1 clove, crush the others with the flat side of a knife; grate the parmesan on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Parmesan cheese: 20 g

4. Combine parsley and basil leaves, add squeezed bread, croutons and blend; season with salt and pepper, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, parmesan, a clove of garlic without the core and blend again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 5 g
   • Basil: 7 g
   • White bread: 30 g
   • Breadcrumbs: 10 g
   • Olive oil: 40 ml
   • Parmesan cheese: 20 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

5. Cut the fish in half; grease each piece of salmon with green sauce and place it on a baking sheet sauce side down; spread a thinner layer of sauce on top of the fish; bake the fish in a preheated oven for the first 5 minutes at 220 degrees, then reduce the temperature to 160 degrees and bake for another 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Trout: 350 g
   • Basil: 7 g
   • Parsley: 5 g

6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, fry the boiled potatoes, remaining garlic, olives, and rosemary leaves over high heat for 2 minutes until golden brown, season with salt and pepper, add crushed tomatoes and fry for another minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 40 ml
   • Potato: 350 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Olive: 60 g
   • Rosemary: 2 g
   • Tomatoes in their own juice: 40 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

7. Serve the fish with potatoes and olives.