How to ace your interview: ….Fish?
This weeks blog is a bit different… The latest research shows that regular consumption of omega 3 fatty acid, increases concentration not to mention the other cardiovascular and dietary benefits. So next time you have an interview and want to nail it have some fish! Oily fish such a salmon and swordfish are rich in omega 3. You can also find omega 3, or fish oil capsules in any pharmacy and major super markets.
Here’s a few yummy recipes you might want to use:
Potato and herb hash brown with smoked salmon
Ingredients:
• 700g potatoes
• 1 small brown onion
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp oregano, chopped
• 2 tsp plain flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 2 slices smoked salmon
Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 180C.
• Peel and grate potatoes and onion. Tap dry with paper towels.
• Place mixture in a bowl with green onions, oregano, plain flour, lightly beaten eggs, salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill to high. Heat olive oil in a 22cm ovenproof pan and shape to make small hash browns. Cover and bake in oven for 10-12 minutes, then place under grill until top is golden.
• Turn out, season with salt and pepper and cut into 4 wedges.
• Serve with one poached egg and 4 slices smoked salmon
Roasted Salmon with Potato and steams asparagus
Ingredients:
• 4 x 120g Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon fillets
• 440g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• A bunch asparagus, sliced into 3-4 cm strips
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 4 spring onions, trimmed
Instructions:
• Pre-heat the oven to 220°C
• Microwave potatoes for 2 minutes to soften a bit.
• Place potato in greased baking dish and drizzle over half the oil.
• Cook for 20mins and flip for 10mins more until soft.
• Add thyme, onions and salmon on top of potato.
• Season, drizzle over remaining oil and bake for a further 8 – 10mins until salmon is cooked.
