Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo features salmon fillets, cherry tomatoes, basil, black olives, and chorizo. It takes 15 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
🧡 Why You’ll Love This 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo Recipe:
- Deliciously Savory: Tender chicken in a rich mushroom sauce with deep, umami flavors.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and steps for a quick and effortless meal.
- Versatile: Customize with extra veggies or different mushrooms to suit your taste.
🐠 Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo Ingredients
- 2 x 150 g salmon fillets, skin on, scaled, pin-boned, from sustainable sources
- 300 g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes
- 4 sprigs of fresh basil
- 8 black olives, (stone in)
- 30 g higher-welfare chorizo
🍣 How To Make Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo
- Place the salmon flesh side down in a cold non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Let it sizzle for about 3 minutes.
- Flip the salmon over to the skin side. Cook for 5 minutes until the skin is very crisp and the salmon is just cooked.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, tear up most of the basil leaves, and toss with 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper.
- Squash the olives to remove the stones, finely chop the flesh, and mix with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of water.
- Finely slice the chorizo. Add it to the pan for the last 2 minutes of cooking, then toss in the dressed tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Divide the mixture between plates, placing the salmon on top. Spoon over the dressed olives and sprinkle with the remaining basil.
💭Recipe Tips
- Customize Tomatoes: Adjust red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Remove Olive Stones: Squash olives to remove stones easily, then chop.
- Add Chorizo Last: Add chorizo for the last 2 minutes to avoid over-crisping.
🍛 What To Serve With 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo?
Serve 5 ingredients salmon chorizo with Egg Fried Rice,Brussels Sprouts,Kimchi Coleslaw, Dauphinoise Potatoes,Stuffed Tomatoes,Potato Wedges, or Coleslaw Red Cabbage.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo?
- In the Fridge: Store leftovers 5 ingredients salmon chorizo in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- In the Freezer: Store leftovers 5 ingredients salmon chorizo in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo?
- In the Oven: Reheat leftovers 5 ingredients salmon chorizo for 10-12 minutes at 350°F.
- In the Microwave: Reheat leftovers 5 ingredients salmon chorizo on high for 2-3 minutes.
- On the Stove: Reheat leftovers 5 ingredients salmon chorizo on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- In the Air-Fryer: Reheat leftovers 5 ingredients salmon chorizo for 5-7 minutes at 350°F.
FAQ’S
What Should I Do If The Salmon Is Too Dry?
If the salmon is too dry, reduce the cooking time. Cook the salmon for a shorter duration, just until it flakes easily with a fork. Adding a bit of extra virgin olive oil or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice after cooking can help retain moisture.
Can I Use Dried Chorizo Instead Of Fresh?
Yes, you can use dried chorizo. Slice it thinly and add it to the pan as instructed. Dried chorizo may cook faster, so monitor it closely to avoid over-crisping.
How Do I Make Salmon Chorizo Less Salty?
Use fewer olives or choose low-sodium ones, rinse the chorizo under cold water before slicing, skip adding extra salt to the cherry tomato and basil mixture, and add more red wine vinegar or lemon juice to balance the flavors.
How Can I Prevent The Salmon From Sticking To The Pan?
Use a high-quality non-stick pan, start with a cold pan and place the salmon flesh side down, avoid moving the salmon to allow a crust to form,
Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo Nutrition Fact
- Calories: 363
- Fat: 22.8g
- Saturates: 4.8g
- Sugars: 4.9g
- Salt:1.2g
- Protein: 34.3g
- Carbs: 5.1g
- Fibre: 1.5g
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5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo
Description
Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients Salmon Chorizo features salmon fillets, cherry tomatoes, basil, black olives, and chorizo. It takes 15 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the salmon flesh side down in a cold non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Let it sizzle for about 3 minutes.
- Flip the salmon over to the skin side. Cook for 5 minutes until the skin is very crisp and the salmon is just cooked.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, tear up most of the basil leaves, and toss with 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper.
- Squash the olives to remove the stones, finely chop the flesh, and mix with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of water.
- Finely slice the chorizo. Add it to the pan for the last 2 minutes of cooking, then toss in the dressed tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Divide the mixture between plates, placing the salmon on top. Spoon over the dressed olives and sprinkle with the remaining basil.
Notes
- Customize Tomatoes: Adjust red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
Remove Olive Stones: Squash olives to remove stones easily, then chop.
Add Chorizo Last: Add chorizo for the last 2 minutes to avoid over-crisping.