blackened salmon
with creamy yoghurt celeriac salad

- ¾ cup (210g) natural Greek-style (thick) yoghurt
 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
 - ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
 - ¼ cup finely chopped chives
 - 700g celeriac (celery root), peeled and shredded
 - ¼ cup dill sprigs
 
blackened salmon
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
 - 2 tablespoons sumac
 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 - ¼ cup oregano leaves, finely chopped
 - ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
 - 4 x 180g skinless salmon fillets
 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
 - micro (baby) lemon balm leaves, to serve
 
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the yoghurt, mustard, salt, chives, celeriac and half the dill in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
 - Place the paprika, sumac, cayenne pepper, garlic, oregano and pepper on a tray and mix to combine. Press all sides of the salmon into the mixture to coat. 
 - Place the salmon on a large oven tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Drizzle with the oil and cook for 10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
 - Divide the celeriac mixture and salmon between plates and top with lemon balm, salt, pepper and remaining dill to serve. Serves 4
 
Photography: Chris Court
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This is my new go to. Grabbing literally a handful of things from the store, I can have a healthy and very delicious dinner on the table in 15 minutes!
        


          
            