LEMONY SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch thick asparagus, ends trimmed and tough outer skin peeled off
2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus whole leaves, for serving
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin off
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
Fried Eggs, recipe follows, for serving
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Oil, for frying
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Using a sharp peeler, peel the asparagus into ribbons and add to a large bowl. Add the snow peas, mint, pistachios, feta, lemon juice and zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and toss gently. Set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over a medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the salmon fillets on both sides with the lemon pepper. Cook the salmon until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook to desired doneness, about another 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of your fillets.
  • Serve family style, placing the salad on a platter with the salmon on top. Place the Fried Eggs over the salmon and garnish with balsamic glaze and mint leaves. Or serve individual portions on 4 plates.
  • Heat some oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. There should be just enough oil to cover the edges of the eggs when they are cracked into the skillet.
  • Once the oil is mildly hot, crack in the eggs one at a time. Cook until the eggs begin to turn white, then use a small spoon to carefully spoon the hot oil over only the whites of the eggs (avoiding the yolks). This will help the whites cook slowly so the tops will set but still look pretty. Important: Don't spoon any oil over the yolks yet! Only spoon oil over the whites for now to prevent the eggs from turning cloudy.
  • After a minute or two of cooking, once the whites are set and not jiggly or loose, carefully spoon the oil over the yolks. Continue spooning the oil over the eggs until they appear to be done to your liking.
  • Remove the eggs from the skillet with a slotted spatula, then drain them briefly on a paper towel before serving.

Shahariar Shadhin
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fish and vegetables.


Around My Love
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This recipe is a keeper! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ratna Tamang
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lemon dressing was perfect, and the salmon was cooked perfectly.


rebecca yeo
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover salmon. I added some extra vegetables, like cherry tomatoes and bell peppers, and it turned out great.


Francis Wharekawa
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I found the salmon to be a bit overcooked, but the asparagus was delicious. The lemon dressing was also very good.


Isuwa Luther
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Alicia Bridges
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I love how light and refreshing this salad is. The lemon dressing is perfect for summer, and the salmon and asparagus are both cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sonjit Karmoker
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family enjoyed. The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The lemon dressing was a nice touch.


Confidence Gh
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I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon dressing really complemented the fish, and the asparagus was a great addition. I'll be making this again for sure.


Josh Johnson
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The salmon was cooked to perfection and the flavors in the dressing were spot-on. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Benjamin Kirwan
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This salmon and asparagus salad was an absolute delight! The lemon dressing was perfectly balanced, and the fresh asparagus and avocado added a nice crunch and creaminess. I'll definitely be making this again.