Salmon and Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

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Salmon and Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 4 sheets aluminum foil (12in x 18in)
  • 4 (150 g) salmon fillets
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 kg asparagus
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste) or 1 dash hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp hot water

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).
  2. Cut off ends of asparagus spears and divide into 4 portions.
  3. Mince garlic, separate into 4 portions.
  4. Place one of tablespoon butter in center of each foil sheet (can use non stick cooking spray to loose some calories).
  5. Microwave one lemon for 15 seconds to release the juices.
  6. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each sheet.
  7. Top with serving of garlic and asparagus.
  8. Drizzle each serving with juice from lemon.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and seasoning blend to taste.
  10. Bring up the sides of foil and fold top over twice.
  11. Fold up ends of foil leaving room for air to circulate inside the foil packets.
  12. Place in oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until easy to flake.
  13. To prepare the sauce:.
  14. Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan until hot and foamy, but DO NOT let the butter brown.
  15. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks with lemon juice.
  16. Add salt and cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  17. Beat till foamy.
  18. Slowly beat in butter, then the water.
  19. Return mixture to saucepan and beat over very low heat until mixture is slightly thickened.
  20. Remove packets from oven and plate salmon and asparagus (please use extreme caution when opening steam can burn).
  21. Drizzle with sauce and serve with lemon wedge on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 399.91 Kcal (1674 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.32g 59%
Cholesterol 231.5mg 77%
Sodium 138.09mg 6%
Potassium 379.31mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.54g 3%
Sugars 3.64g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.45g 14%
Protein 8.49g 17%
Vitamin C 26.8mg 45%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 75.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.85 Kcal (661 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.12g 59%
Cholesterol 91.37mg 77%
Sodium 54.51mg 6%
Potassium 149.71mg 8%
Total Carbs 3.77g 3%
Sugars 1.43g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 14%
Protein 3.35g 17%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 45%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 20%
Calcium 29.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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