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Salmon with spinach and lemon mash

Ingredients:

Lemon Mash:
450g/1lb potatoes, cut into cubes
25g/1oz spread or butter
2 tablespoons skimmed milk
finely grated rind of ½ lemon

Topping:
25g/1oz spread or butter
25g/1oz plain flour
200ml/7floz skimmed milk
finely grated rind of ½ lemon
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
salt and black pepper
1 red or yellow pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 salmon steaks, each weighing about 140g /5oz
225g/8oz spinach leaves

Method:

  1. Cook the potatoes in boiling water for 15-20 mins until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, make the topping.
  3. Melt the spread in a saucepan, add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  4. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. Bring to the boil, stirring, until thickened and smooth.
  5. Add the lemon rind, herbs, seasoning, peppers and egg. Stir well.
  6. Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle and cook the salmon for 3-5 mins on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a flameproof dish.
  7. Spoon the sauce over the fish, put under a hot grill until the topping is set and the salmon is just cooked through.
  8. Lightly cook the spinach according to packet directions.
  9. Drain and mash the potatoes, then stir in spread, milk and lemon rind. Serve with the fish and spinach.

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