Seared Salmon on Herbed Mashed Peas |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Give mashed potatoes a break by serving salmon on a bed of brightly seasoned pureed peas. You may need to thin the pea mixture; add one tablespoon of water at a time until you achieve the desired consistency. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon butter |
1 cup thinly sliced leek |
1/4 cup water |
1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided |
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets |
cooking spray |
lemon wedges (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add water and peas; cook 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
2. Place pea mixture in a food processor. Add basil, juice, and tarragon; process until smooth, adding more water if necessary. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; keep warm.
3. Sprinkle salmon with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add salmon, skin side down, and cook for 6 minutes or until golden. Turn, and cook for 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Serve salmon over warm mashed peas. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
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