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It’s been a lousy 9-to-5.

I’m tired from work.

I got caught in the rain on the way home.

Curses!

I just want a hot meal in front of the TV. Is that so much to ask?

Well, um, no, it isn’t.

Trout or salmon makes the easiest dinner. My favourite way to cook this kind of fish is by the simplest, most uncomplicated method – pan searing with nothing but sea salt to get that crisp crust; no goopy sauce to drizzle over the fish. Dry and unadulterated, thank you.

And with these pan roasted potatoes, I’ve got a quick, one-pan dinner in less than 20 minutes.

Dinner for one:

Thinly slice 2 small potatoes (or however many you want), toss with rosemary, sea salt, olive oil and pepper.

Heat a sauté pan to medium high heat, add a glug of olive oil, lay potatoes in pan. Only a light sizzle should be heard.

When one side is lightly brown, flip and fry till brown. Plate up.

In same pan, increase heat to high. Liberally salt fish fillet, especially the skin.

Sear fish, skin side down first. When skin is crisp, flip and cook fish to your liking. I like mine slightly ‘underdone’.

Top potatoes with fish. Serve with wedge of lemon.

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