Crispy Salmon With Braised Peas And Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb desiree potatoes, peeled, chopped
6 tbsp butter
4 None shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup chicken stock
4 oz frozen peas
1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 (7 oz) salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup milk, warmed

Preparation

Boil or steam potatoes until soft then drain.
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots, stirring, until soft. Add stock and peas and simmer until tender. Add parsley and season to taste. Stir in 1 1/2 tbsp butter.
Season salmon. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon, skin-side down, for 3 mins, until skin is crisp and browned. Flip over and cook for 1 min, or until cooked to your liking.
Mash potatoes with milk and remaining butter until smooth. Season then distribute between serving plates. Spoon pea mixture over top then add salmon, skin-side up. Serve.