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Salmon and Ham Medallions with Creamy Peas

✨ A delightful dish combining tender salmon wrapped in savory ham, paired with creamy thyme-infused peas. Perfect for a refined yet comforting meal! πŸŒΏπŸ’š


πŸ“ Ingredients (Serves 6):

  • 🐟 6 skinless, boneless salmon fillets
  • πŸ₯“ 3 slices of cured ham, halved lengthwise
  • 🟒 2 kg (4.4 lbs) fresh peas, shelled
  • 🌿 1 small bunch of thyme
  • πŸ₯£ 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • πŸ₯› 20 cl (3/4 cup) heavy cream
  • 🌾 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • πŸ›’οΈ 3 tbsp olive oil
  • πŸ§‚ Salt, to taste
  • ⚫ Pepper, to taste

πŸ“‹ Directions:

  1. 🟒 Cook the Peas:
    Shell the fresh peas and steam them for 20 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
  2. 🌿 Prepare the Thyme Broth:
    Bring 30 cl (1 1/4 cups) of water to a boil with the vegetable bouillon cube and 1/4 of the thyme. Remove from heat and let the mixture infuse.
  3. πŸ₯“ Wrap the Salmon:
    Cut each slice of ham lengthwise. Wrap each salmon fillet with a strip of ham, securing it with kitchen twine to create medallions.
  4. πŸ”₯ Cook the Medallions:
    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon medallions for 3 minutes on each side until golden. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  5. πŸ₯£ Make the Creamy Sauce:
    In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream with the cornstarch. Add this mixture to the thyme-infused broth in a saucepan. Heat gently, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  6. 🍽️ Assemble and Serve:
    Divide the steamed peas among six plates. Top with the creamy thyme sauce and place a salmon medallion on each plate. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves and serve immediately.

πŸ“Š Nutritional Information:

  • ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • πŸ”₯ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 50 minutes
  • πŸ”₯ Calories: Medium
  • 🍽️ Servings: 6

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