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Tomatoes stuffed with salmon

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4
From Christmas Kitchen with James Martin
This light and delicate starter is quick to prepare and can be made well ahead of time for a fuss-free meal.

Method


  1. For the parsley oil, blend the garlic, parsley and walnuts as finely as possible in a food processor, then gradually add the oil in a thin stream, blending continuously, until smooth and well combined. Season, to taste, with salt. Set aside until needed.

  2. For the stuffed tomatoes, in a large bowl, mix together the flaked salmon, smoked salmon, mayonnaise, garlic, ketchup and balsamic vinegar until well combined. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  3. Stuff the tomato halves with the filling mixture. Set aside.

  4. For the green bean and shallot salad, blanch the beans in a large pan of salted, boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain well and run under a cold tap to refresh.

  5. In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard until well combined. Add the blanched beans and the shallot rings and stir to coat them in the dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  6. To serve, place two stuffed tomato halves, cut sides facing downwards, onto each of four serving plates. Drizzle over the parsley oil. Spoon the salad alongside.

Ingredients

For the parsley oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole
  • small bunch fresh parsley, leaves only
  • 85g/3oz chopped walnuts
  • 500ml/18fl oz rapeseed oil
  • pinch salt

For the stuffed tomatoes

  • 350g/12oz cooked leftover salmon fillet, flaked
  • 2 tbsp shredded smoked salmon
  • 1 tbsp ready-made mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • splash balsamic vinegar
  • 4 large firm tomatoes, cut in half from top to bottom, seeds removed and reserved
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the green bean and shallot salad

  • 150g/5oz French beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 small shallots, sliced

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