We had a surprise gift yesterday - a trio of salmon from our Hertfordshire family. There was smoked salmon, gravalax and two luscious Oak Roast steaks - crying out to be eaten. I wasn't sure how to do them; they seemed to be sealed in a buttery juice, sprinkled with cracked pepper like the bottom two in the picture. I decided to do them en papilotte in the Aga and wrapped then in a foil envelope for 20 minutes. We had them with baked potato, courgettes and sprouts a la Eryl ( side bar) and lemon. A success!
Oooh... I LOVE salmon. So glad u had a fabulous meal. Are things thawing in time for the new year?
ReplyDeleteI'm off to breakfast, my stomach is cursing me for staring at this salmon.
ReplyDeleteOoh that looks yummy! What a thoughtful present.
ReplyDeleteSalmon is very good for you, dear, and the dinner sounds lovely. Alas, you've nothing left for the New Year's Eve celebration unless its a late-night lox sandwich with your champers. Too bad you've lost patience.
ReplyDeleteOn second thought, you deserved some instant gratification, I'm sure.
Carry on.
Cheers.
CC: the snow has all gone and we'd like it to stay like that now.
ReplyDeleteGG: it does get the juices running doesn't it?
Sandy: so much better than the 'smellies' you don't like.
Randall; one day at a time round here just now. Like Scarlett o' Hara 'Ill think about that tomorrow;)'
It all looks delicious, Pat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat! You've got my mouth watering.
ReplyDeleteWe had hot-smoked salmon last night. I did them with bulgar wheat, often do them in a creamy sauce with pasta, or else just plain, cold, with a salad. Lovely hot or cold.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous present, lucky you!
I love smoked salmon. It's my favourite. And I've eaten plenty of it over the last few days but there is always room for more!
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Judy and Granny Annie; looks good, tastes good and by golly it does you good!
ReplyDeleteZ: I like cold with scrambled egg. It really is a great stand by.
Scarlet: it grieves me when one thinks of the money wasted buying unwanted presents when there is smoked salmon at al.
What a wonderful surprise ! and no snow even better.
ReplyDeleteI mail you a card weeks ago, so I hope it finally got to you.
cheers, parsnip
Love smoked salmon and yet haven't had any this festive season. Perhaps I'll sneak some onto the shopping list,
ReplyDeleteBob's favourite meal is hot-smoked salmon quiche, which is rather like a pie version of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs.
Parsnip: I've just e-mailed you.xox
ReplyDeleteEryl: such a welcome dish at this time of year.
It all sounds quite yummy....Though I don't know what an "AGA" is...It is funny. We speak the saame language but often there are words in your posts I am totally unfamiliar with...Courgette's??? LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love Smoked Salmos---The Nova SCotia type...not so salty!
SALMON....Where did that "S" Come from??? Help.
ReplyDeleteThat salmon looks good...
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Pat, you have a Rambling Beard Award waiting for you over on my blog. Do pop by to collect it.
I know you lost the last one, so do take better care this time...
:)
Naomi: an Aga is a large cooking stove that stay hot all the time - unless you let it out. Usually it heats the water and does the cooking.
ReplyDeleteA courgette is a vegetable that looks like a small cucumber or marrow.
Kim: I really don't deserve it but it will be nice to have one once more. Many thanks:)
Naomi probably knows courgette as zucchini
ReplyDeleteZ: good point. I tend to get zucchinis and squashes confused.
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks so good Pat. Happy New Year to you and yours :)
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Luna : thank you and the same to you:)
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