Salmon With Mediterranean Spiced Butter And Pickled Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb baby new potatoes
1/2 cup butter, plus 2 tbsp
1 None lemon, zested
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 None red chilies, deseeded, chopped
4 sprigs fresh basil, leaves chopped
1 bunch fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped
2 1/4 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
2 tbsp oil
1 None onion, chopped
1 1/2 lb cucumber, peeled, deseeded, diced
1 cup vegetable stock
3/4 cup sour cream
1 bunch fresh dill, leaves chopped, a few leaves reserved to garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 mins. Drain.
Combine 1/2 cup butter, lemon zest, garlic, chilies and herbs. Season. Place fish fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread herb butter over top and bake for 15-20 mins.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan. Saute onion. Add cucumber and cook briefly. Add stock, cover and cook for 5 mins. Add sour cream. Bring to a boil. Add dill and season.
Cut potatoes in 1/2. Heat remaining butter in a skillet and fry potatoes. Season. Serve salmon with cucumber and potatoes. Garnish with reserved dill.