Leeky salmon in a parcel

From GoodFood 101 Fish and Seafood Dishes
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets, 140g/5oz each
1 medium or 2 small leeks , about 200g/8oz in total
50g frozen petits pois
4 heaped tbsp crème fraîche , plus 2 tbsp to serve
1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

Season the salmon fillets all over. Slice the leeks really thinly. Cut two 40cm square sheets of greaseproof paper and put a fillet in the middle of each sheet.

Top each fillet with leeks and peas, and 2 tbsp of crème fraîche. Sprinkle with tarragon and salt and pepper.

Make up parcels with the paper and stand them on a microwave-proof plate or tray. Microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Put the contents of the parcels on two plates and top each serving with a spoonful of crème fraîche. Serve with new potatoes.

Cooking in the oven – If you prefer to cook the parcels in the oven, they will take 15 minutes at fan 170C/ conventional 190C/ gas 5.

Creamy turkey and tomato pasta

Ingredients

450g turkey breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
550g cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp freshly chopped basil
200ml tub creme fraiche
Parmesan cheese to serve

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in large frying pan. Add the turkey and cook for 5 minutes, or until sealed, turning occasionally.

Transfer to a roasting tin and add the remaining olive oil, the vine tomatoes, garlic and balsamic vinegar. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the turkey is tender, turning the tomatoes and turkey once.

Stir the basil into the creme fraiche. Season with salt and pepper.

Remove the roasting tin from the oven. Stir the creme fraiche basil mixture into the turkey and tomato mixture and return to the oven for 1-2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated through.

Stir the turkey and tomato mixture into the pasta and toss lightly together. Tip into a warmed serving dish. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese

Turkey breast is cheap in the UK; it’s cheaper than chicken breasts. I used to buy it in bulk and stir fry it with Lee Kum Kee sauces. If you can’t find turkey, chicken (fillet) is a decent substitute.