No surprise here, we are huge fans in this house of fish. Not only is it good for you, but we think it is delicious. Salmon is a favorite choice when it comes to choosing to eat healthy, because it contains significant amounts of essential omega-3 fatty acids , which support heart and eye health . This heart-healthy fish boasts a boatload of other nutrients, as well. When I saw the contents of the February Degustabox I knew the product I wanted to highlight with a special recipe and that it would work perfectly in this delicious Honey Mustard Salmon bake that we love.
Being an oily fish with a stronger flavour, I knew the salmon would hold up well with the strongish flavour of Dijon Mustard, especially Grey Poupon, which is a favourite of ours.
But before I give you the recipe, here is some more about the box.
As those of you who have been reading me for a while know, I am the lucky recipient of the gift of a Degustabox each month. Once a month, around the middle of the month, I am gifted with one of these lovely boxes which contain a delicious assortment of all things foodie. I just love these boxes. Each one is always a lovely surprise.
Opening each one is tiny a bit like opening a Christmas gift to me. Always a surprise, and always filled with things that pique my interest and desire to try. Degustabox is a monthly foodie subscription service that sends out a range of 10 to 15 specially selected foodie products. I even have a code that can give you which will give you a £5 discount off of your first box. I will tell you about that at the end. I have been getting these boxes for a couple of years now and I have to say I have never been disappointed.
The February 2020 Box was entitled the "Easter is Coming" Box. It was filled with lots of goodies for us to try and to enjoy.
Jacked Foods Jackfruit chunks 2 X £1.89
Our dried Jackfruit has a soft chewy texture and a naturally sweet flavour that in someways resembles that of a mango. Packed with vitamins and minerals, you almost wouldn't believe it is good for you!
*Available from Whole Foods, Borough Box (online) and at John Lewis
Very Lazy Slow Cooker Pastes 2 X £1.99 (Harissa Tagine, Smoky Spanish Stew)
Cook up a storm with our Slow Cooking Paste Pots. Each flavour has two recipes (one meaty and one meat-free), require only a handful of ingredients and little prep to make incredible meals. No slow cooker? No problem, these will also work in the oven. See package for details.
*Available at Tesco. Only one will be included in each box, I received one of each to try.
Livia's Salted Caramel Million Squares 1 X £1.50
Unbelievably tasty, gooey, all-natural, Salted Caramel Million Squares. Gooey date caramel between a layer of raw dark chocolate and an oaty base. All Livia's treats are vegan, gluten & dairy free and can be enjoyed by everyone.
*Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Boots, Ocado, Waitrose, Holland & Barrett, and many more.
Galaxy Vegan Bar 1 X $3
Galaxy has recently launched a vegan alternative, available in three varieties: smooth orange, caramel and sea salt, and caramelised hazelnut. Building on the brand's mission to encourage everyone to choose pleasure, the vegan recipe uses hazelnut paste to create the same smooth and signature characteristics of Galaxy.
*Boxes will contain one of three flavours. Available at Testo, Ocado and Amazon.
KITKAT Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny 29g 2 X £0.65
Celebrate your Easter break wih KITKAT Milk chocolate Easter Bunnies!! the all new KITKAT bunnies have a smooth chocolate shell with a rich chocolatey centre with crispy wafer pieces. No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. Gluten-free
*Each box contains 2 items. Available across all maor supermarkets, W&C, and Ireland
TREK Protein Flapjack Cocoa Oat 1 X £2.50
TREK protein flapjacks are a British Classic revolutionised. Made with gluten free oats, containing 9g of plant based protein, they're vegan and taste amazing. Cocoa Oat is their number 1 selling flavour. Glorious golden oats toppd with melted dark cocoa.
*Available in major supermarkets, either in Free-From or Cereal Bar aisle.
Heinz Paw Patrol & Disney Frozen no added sugar pasta shapes 2 X £0.65
Introducing our delicious new pasta shapes featuring your favourite Disney Frozen and Paw Patrol Characters in our rich juicy tomato sauce. Now available with no added sugar, with the great Heinz taste families know and love.
*Available at Tesco, Sainsbury's Waitrose & Ocado
Lost Coast Fruit Spritzer + ACV 1 X £1.99
Lost Coast offers a range of Fruit Spritzers +AVC. A great tasting and revitaising drink tht blends sparking water, unique botanicals and Appe Cider Vinegar, a natural remedy that is good for the gut and known for health-giving properties. Low in sugar and caloris, they are available in three delicious flavours.
*One of three items will be received. Available at Ocado, Revital Health Stores, As Nature Intended and lostcoastaldrinks.com
Shakken Udder Milkshakes £1.40
Made with real fruit or Belgia chocolate and fresh British milk, these bottled beauties contain no artificial flaours or colours. They're also glueten free, suitable for vegetarians and contain less than 5% added sugar.
*One fully redeemable voucher per box. Available in most supermarkets.
My Sweet Chickpea 1 X £1.25
Dark chocolate covered roasted chickpea snacks. Who would have thought they could exist? What makes these dramatically different is its nutritional profile, more protein amd fibre to fill you up, with significantly less fat than chocolate and nuts. They call themselves Chocolate with benefits.
*Available in Asda Free-From Aisles and on Amazon.uk
Mug Shot Protein 1 X £1.29
Mug Shot protein pots are not only hot, tasty and high protein, they're suer convenient at work, at home, or on the go. Containing less than 2% fat, under 260 calories and 13g protein per pot, they are ready in just five minutes.
*Available at Tsco and Asda
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard 1 X £1.50
Grey Poupon is a delicious premium brand of French Dijon and Wholegrain mustard. Our Dijon is made in the traditional French way and has been since 1777, with a white wine base which helps to bring a smooth and delicious flavour to your favourite dishes. Bon Appetit!
*Available at Waitrose, Tesco, Ocado, M&S & Booths
No surprise this is the product I chose to highlight with a recipe this month. We always have a jar of it in the house. It is a store cupboard ingredient I would not be without!
We enjoy it with cold meats and cheeses and in recipes such as this delicious one I am sharing today. You are going to love this.
Salmon is just about the oiliest I will go with fish. I am not fond of mackeral or sardines I have to say. I do like tuna as well, but that's about it when it comes to oily fish. Todd is fond of the stronger flavoured ones. I am a bit of a wuss.
This recipe involves brushing fillets of salmon with a lush Honey & Dijon mustard sauce, and then pressing on a buttered crumb topping prior to baking.
I love fish as a supper option as it is quick and easy to cook. The rich flavour of salmon lends itself perfectly to join in a perfect marriage of stronger flavours.
This cooks very quickly in the oven to perfection . . . you will know its done when the fish flakes easily with the tines of a fork.
The mustard is mixed with some honey, mayonnaise and vinegar to create a beautiful sauce, which you just brush over the salmon fillets. I often double the sauce recipe to use as a dipping sauce for when I go to serve it.
Can you ever have too much honey mustard sauce??? I don't think so!!
Panko bread crumbs make for a nice crisp finish in the crumb topping. You can of course use whole wheat Panko if you want to be a bit healthier and if you can find it!
Altogether this is really delicious!
I didn't get a photo of it plated up, but we enjoyed it with some lovely buttery mashed potatoes and some steamed broccoli spears. It was a really nice supper and quite healthy as well. The quantities given in the recipe are for two portions but can very easily be doubled to feed more. This would also make a fabulous dinner party entree!
Honey Mustard Salmon
Yield: 2 (but can easily be doubled)
Moist and juicy salmon with a tasty honey mustard sauce and panko crumb coating.
ingredients:
- 2 fresh salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry with paper towells
- 1 TBS mayonnaise
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 TBS liquid honey
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- pinch each paprika, salt and black pepper
- 1 TBS butter, melted
- 3 TBS panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
instructions:
How to cook Honey Mustard Salmon
- Preheat the oven to 200*C/400*F/ gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper, combining well.
- Pat the salmon dry and place onto the baking sheet. Divide the mustard sauce between each salmon fillet, brushing it all over to coat.
- Mix together the butter, panki and parsley flakes. Pat half of this mixture onto each salmon fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.
I really DO make great use of and enjoy many of these fabulous products I am sent each month to try out.
Many thanks to Degustabox UK for gifting me this box. I have to say I really look forward to getting my box each month. There are always lots of things in it to enjoy and new products to try out. I highly recommend. You can also tailor the boxes to your own likes and dislikes by filling in your own Taste Profile. If you like the sound of this box, why not sign up now! I find them to be really good value for money spent and I really enjoy trying out new products that I have not tried before. Included is also a detailed information card which tells you all about each product included, and other extras such as recipes, etc.
So, that was the February Degustabox - a nice selection of products as always. We loved it. The price of each Degustabox is £12.99 (including delivery). To order your box, visit www.degustabox.com
Use the code 2ROE0 to get £5 off your first Degustabox, free delivery – enjoy!
I was gifted with the box free of charge, however any and all opinions are my own.
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