Salmon and Potato Slice

Salmon and Potato Slice

Prep Time ~ 30 mins	Cooking Time ~ 40 mins
Approx Cost ~ £10	Difficulty ~ Easy
Freeze ~ No	Serves ~ 4-6

Tip ~ A layer of leeks that have been thinly sliced and lightly fried in some butter, makes a nice addition to the other layers in this recipe.

Ingredients

700g / 1lb 9oz potatoes, skin on, thinly sliced

85g / 3oz butter, melted

1 teaspoon celery or fennel seeds

Salt and pepper

700g / 1lb 9oz skinless salmon fillet

3 tablespoons single cream

Chopped flat leaf parsley, to garnish

Method

• Preheat oven to 200C, (Fan oven 180C), Gas 6.
• Par-cook the potatoes in water or stock for 4 - 5 minutes; the slices must remain whole. Drain and refresh under cold water.
• Line a buttered shallow 7 x 10 inch ovenproof dish with half of the potatoes, brushing with butter and sprinkling with celery or fennel seed, salt and pepper.
• Cut the fish into chunks and lay over the potato, season and drizzle over the cream.
• Top with the remaining potato, seasoning as before.
• Bake for 40 minutes until the topping is crisp.
• Garnish with parsley.