As the weather gets colder many people are looking for something comforting yet healthy to make during the week to cheer themselves up after a long day.

Mary Berry’s ‘one-pot wonder’ salmon dinner is utterly delicious and great to make as a midweek dinner as it only takes 20 minutes to cook from scratch.

In her cookbook ‘Simple Comforts’, Mary wrote: “So easy to make, yet impressive, this is a really healthy meal for the family.

“If you’re not keen on fennel you could use a thinly sliced medium leek instead, and you could also replace the salmon with pink trout.”

This is the perfect recipe for anyone wanting to make something quick yet homecooked, plus everything is cooked in one pan so you can save time on the washing up.

Method

Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat. Slice up the shallots and fennel, place them in the pan and cook on a high heat for two to three minutes.

After the time is up, lower the heat, cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook for eight to 10 minutes until tender.

Pour the wine into the pan and boil until the liquid has reduced by half, then stir in the creme fraiche and bring to a boil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

Cut each salmon fillet in half lengthways so you have eight thin strips. Place the salmon strips in a single layer in the sauce.

Cover the pan and let it simmer for four minutes until the salmon is almost cooked.

Add the peas, making sure to push them under the sauce and cook for three more minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, sprinkle over the parsley and your salmon hot pot is ready to serve.

This dish is best eaten with either some rice, mashed potatoes or a good chunk of crusty bread.