Glazed Salmon with Figs: A Deliciously Elegant Dinner Idea

This glazed salmon with figs masterfully combines savory and sweet flavors, creating the perfect marriage of taste and texture. First, the rich, buttery salmon pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the figs, while a touch of sea salt further enhances the dish’s depth. Next, the crunch of toasted nuts adds a delightful contrast, while the fresh notes of coriander and lime tie everything together. As a result, this dish is more than just a meal – it’s a sublime culinary experience. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a gourmet night in, this recipe is sure to impress both your palate and your guests!

Serves 2

Ingredients
2 x 250g portions fresh salmon fillets
Sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
30g unsalted butter
15ml fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
1 red chilli; remove seeds and slice thinly
150ml fig preserve cut into quarters
60ml macadamia nuts or almonds, chopped
60ml fresh coriander, chopped
1 lemon or lime, cut into wedges

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan/Gas mark 6.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper, and place onto a greased, aluminium-foil-lined baking sheet, which has a small edge to catch the juices.
3. Melt butter over medium-heat in a small saucepan. Add ginger and chilli, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add fig preserve to butter and ginger. Mix well. Cook over a moderate heat for 2 – 3 minutes, until well combined. Remove from heat.
5. Top each fillet with fig mixture.
6. Sprinkle the macadamia nuts or almonds over the figs.
7. Bake in oven for 10 – 12 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
8. Serve with coriander leaves, and lemon or lime wedges.
9. Accompanied by some salad greens and steamed baby potatoes, this makes a memorable meal.

Figs are packed with fibre. They are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They provide us with phytonutrients, antioxidants and vitamins. Figs are widely found in Mediterranean diets, which we know to be good for our health.

This glazed salmon with figs is sure to tantalise your tastebuds, happy cooking!