Samphire (100g)

Description

Samphire is a coastal plant that grows in some places in the UK including Southport. Because of where it grows it is quite a salty vegetable, high in minerals. You can sometimes eat it raw but it can be quite stringy. It is best to boil it for a minute so it becomes tender.

Buttered Samphire with Lemon and Garlic

• 100 g samphire
• 50 g butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon juiced

Method:

• Put the samphire into a pan of boiling water for 1 minute then drain.
• Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan or wok then add the garlic. Cook it gently for a couple of minute till it browns slightly.
• Add the samphire and heat through. Stir in the lemon juice at the end. If you don’t want it to be too sharp stir in half, taste and then add a bit more