Posted on December 08, 2015 by Jenny Cromack
Here are two very simple and tasty Christmas starters that are ideal for any dinner party or a Christmas get together. Both these recipes can be made quickly and prepared in advance and not a sprout in sight!
Lime and Fennel Smoked Salmon
Serves 4
Kcal 138, Protein 10g, Carbs 3g, Fat 10g Sat 1g
Ingredients
- 140g smoked salmon
- 1 fennel, finely sliced
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- juice 1 lime
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- A little black pepper
Method
- Divide the smoked salmon over 4 plates. Add the fennel, red onion, lime juice, olive oil and a little black pepper. Arrange over the salmon and serve.
- Divide the salmon over 4 pates. Add the remaining of the ingredients to a bowl mix together then add to the top of the salmon
Seared Scollops With Kale
Kcal 146, Protein 18g, Carbs 1g, Fat 8g Sat 1g
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of oil
- garlic, 2 garlic cloves crushed
- zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 300g kale
- 50g anchovies, chopped
- 9 large scallops, remove the roe and halve
- small knob of organic butter
Method
- Heat the oil in the pan and add the shallots, garlic and lemon zest to the pan and cook until they are soft.
- Add the greens and the anchovies and cook for 5 minutes until they are wilted
- In the mean time cook the scollops in the pan for 1-2 minutes each side.
- Add the butter and stir until it melts
- Divide the cabbage and scallops between 6 plates and serve with the pan juices spooned over.