SEARED SALMON ON HERBED MASHED PEAS

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Delicious and different pairing for this favorite fish. Add pasta or rice for a complete meal. From Nov. 2005 Cooking Light.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon butter
1 cup leek, thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
cooking spray
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

My name is jeff
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5 stars!


Grace Ndunda
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This recipe is a keeper!


Leo Gamers لیۆ گەیمەر
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


BABAR BAJWA20 BABAR143
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Overall, I thought this recipe was great. The salmon and peas were both cooked perfectly, and the flavors were delicious.


Mubarak Hossain
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I found that the salmon cooked a little too quickly for my liking. I would recommend keeping a close eye on it to prevent it from overcooking.


ADEOYE JOSEPH
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed them in this recipe. The herbs really helped to bring out their flavor.


Ptp Hostel
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very healthy.


Khamid Ali
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves salmon and peas.


Md that
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The herbed mashed peas were a great addition to the salmon. They added a nice pop of flavor.


Angel Kemp
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I was really impressed with how well the salmon turned out. It was moist and flaky, just like I like it.


Patricia Botchwey
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The combination of flavors in this dish is amazing. The salmon, peas, and herbs all work together perfectly.


Neeraj Jaiswal
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Ashton
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This seared salmon and herbed mashed peas recipe is an absolute winner! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the peas were incredibly flavorful.


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