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Salmon with Silky Pea Purée

Savory Salmon with Silky Pea Purée for a Quick Gourmet Delight

This savory salmon with silky pea purée recipe offers a quick and gourmet dinner experience packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for cooking
For the Pea Purée
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas can use fresh if in season
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or non-dairy butter for dairy-free
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Crème Fraîche or Mascarpone or Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Grain Mustard or Dijon mustard
  • to taste Fresh Herb Leaves mix and match options such as dill, mint, chives, basil, or parsley

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • blender
  • jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a jar, combine olive oil, fresh orange juice, sherry vinegar, whole grain mustard, crushed garlic clove, and a pinch of sea salt. Seal and shake until emulsified.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add crushed garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in frozen peas, water, and salt. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until peas are tender.
  3. Transfer cooked peas to a blender, add crème fraîche or mascarpone, and blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
  4. Season salmon with sea salt. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side up for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and reduce heat to medium, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Plate the pea purée, top with the salmon, drizzle with herb dressing, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is at room temperature for even cooking. Avoid overcooking to keep salmon moist.

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