I have a TV package that allows me to watch programming from all over the world. I sometimes go to British TV and I’ve been enjoying some cooking shows from Merry Berry.  North Americans may know her from the Great British Baking Show,

She recently shared this Potato Salad dish with Salmon and Shrimp and it caught my eye as it is served family style, it is simple and it catches the eye. I’ve tweaked the recipe to my tastes. It’s a delicious offering.

Creamy Potato Salad with Salmon and Shrimp

(serves 4)

1lb of small potatoes

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. honey

3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

6 Tbsp. mayonnaise

4 scallions, finely sliced

1 stalk of celery, chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

1/2 cup chopped dill

For the salmon and shrimp

2 salmon fillets (6 oz. each)

16 medium sized shrimp, cooked*

olive oil

sea salt and fresh pepper

Garnishes

3-4 Tbsp. capers, rinsed

wedges of lemon

1. For the salmon, pre-heat your oven to 275F. Rub both sides of salmon with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place salmon skin side down and bake for 15-18 minutes or until opaque. Allow to rest 15 minutes.
2. Place your potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add a generous amount of salt and bring up to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain potatoes
3. Meanwhile, to a large bowl add the olive oil, mustard, honey, salt and pepper and mix until incorporated. Once potatoes have cooled enough to handle, cut in half and toss in the dressing. Add the mayonnaise, scallions, celery, parsley, dill, mix again. Taste, adjust seasoning and set aside.
4. Take a long platter and spoon over potato salad. Remove skin from salmon and discard. Break salmon into pieces with your hands and place on the potato salad and finally, top with your cooked prawns.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, garnish with capers, lemon wedges and serve.

*Cooked Shrimp: you may used pre-cooked frozen shrimp that’s been thawed or cook them yourself by sauteing in a hot pan or broil in the oven