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Gazpacho robandjas way

We have slightly twisted the original version of Gazpacho. We do not use bread but instead we give it an extra kick of healthy fats and protein with avocado and king prawns. It is said to be considered as a salad but most of us know it as ‘the cold soup’ so it makes a great dish for those hot summer days or whenever you don’t want to make use of your cooker, just like we are doing at the moment. Try it out!

Ingredients – serves 2

  • 500g baby plum tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 150g store bought ready cooked shelled king prawns
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium cucumber
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 spring onions
  • handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • olive oil
  • salt/pepper
  • fresh lime
  • parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Hand blender or a food processor
  • Container for storage

Method

  1. In a large bowl puree the tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, garlic, spring onions and basil using a hand blender or a food processor. Blend until you reach your desired consistency.
  2. Add the king prawns which you bought from store ready cooked.
  3. Add the diced avocado and a squeeze from your fresh lime. Give it a gentle stir so all ingredients combine well together.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Dress with some olive oil.
  6. Garnish with a slice of lime and parsley.
  7. Transfer the ‘soup’ to a container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving or until completely chilled. It is best to leave it overnight and then eat it the following day.
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Oven Baked Salmon with Leek Sauce

This recipe serves three and requires salmon fillets, double cream, a leek, olive oil, and butter. Start by pre-heating the oven and preparing the salmon on a lined tray. Sauté diced leek in a pan, then add butter and cream to create a sauce. Serve with optional sides for a complete meal.

Ingredients  for Oven Baked Salmon with Leek Sauce – Serves 3

  • 3 Salmon fillets, with skin on if you prefer
  • 160ml Double cream
  • 1 Leek
  • Dash Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Equipment

  • Oven tray
  • Non-stick pan
  • Large knife
  • Wooden spoon

Other

  • Baking paper

 

Method

  1. Pre-heat oven to gas mark 5.
  2. Prepare a lined oven tray and score the salmon (watch video at 1:29 to see how) so it cooks even a quicker. Place them on the tray, skin side up. Add some olive oil, salt & pepper and straight into oven.
  3. Pre-heat a non-stick pan on medium to high heat. Slice the leek length-wise for 2 times, as if making a cross. This will make it spread out and easier to wash thoroughly. Dice the leek, add some oil to the pan and place in pan until softened.
  4. Add butter and give it a stir until all melted.
  5. Add double cream and stir until all is combined well. Season with salt if you wish. Bring to the boil and leave it to simmer for a minute or two.
  6. By this time salmon is ready. Take out of the oven. If you prefer it to be cooked more, just give it a few more minutes until it feels tough when gently pressing it.
  7. Plate and eat – bon appetite!

Tip: This recipe can be enhanced with some mashed potatoes, crushed potatoes, fresh salad or your favourite veggies.