Salmon with spring onion mash

Ingredients

• 1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 6 spring onions
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 4 salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 250g broccoli, broken into florets
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Method

1. Cook the potatoes in boiling water for 20 minutes, until tender, adding the spring onions to the saucepan 5 minutes before the end of cooking time.
2. When the potatoes have been cooking for 10 minutes, start to prepare the salmon. Heat the vegetable oil oil in a non-stick frying pan, brushing it over the surface.
3. Add the salmon, skin side down. Cook over a high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, without moving the fillets. Turn the salmon over, reduce the heat and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes.

   Use haddock, coley or cod fillets instead of salmon, or try using trout fillets or steaks.

4. At this point, put the broccoli on to cook in a little boiling water – it will take about 5 to 6 minutes. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes while making the mash.
5. Drain the potatoes and spring onions and mash thoroughly. Beat in the milk and parsley. Reheat on the hob for 1 minute, beating well. Share the mash between 4 warmed plates and arrange the salmon fillets on top. Serve with the broccoli.

   Try using chopped chives or dill instead of parsley, or use a pinch of mixed dried herbs.