Pan-Fried Lime Salmon Steaks on Crushed New Potatoes

Ingredients 

• 6 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, parsley and thyme)
• 1 lime, rind of
• 4 tbsp virgin olive oil
• 2 salmon fillets, skinned
• 400g new or salad potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• Salt and cracked black pepper

Method

1. Mix together half the herbs with the lime rind and 1 tbsp oil and use to coat the fish.  Cover and place in the fridge until required.
2. Place the potatoes in a pan of lightly salted boiling water, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
3. After 15 minutes heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan, add the fish and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Drain the potatoes and coarsely crush with the remaining oil and herbs with the garlic and seasoning.
5. Pile the potatoes onto individual serving plates and serve immediately topped with the fish.  Serve with salad or green vegetables.

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