Salmon with Pearl Onions, Lettuce, and Peas Recipe

Name: Salmon with Pearl Onions, Lettuce, and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces pearl onions; 1 tablespoon butter; 5 large lettuce leaves (preferably romaine or Bibb), washed and halved; 2 cups shelled peas, fresh or frozen; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh summer savory; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 to 6 servings

Servings: persons

1
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Drop in the pearl onions, and boil for 3 minutes.
3
Turn off the water, and remove the onions with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water.
4
When they reach room temperature, cut the root ends and pop onions out of the skin.
5
Melt the butter over medium heat in a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pan.
6
Stir in the onions and the lettuce, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the peas, sugar, thyme, savory, parsley, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and 1/4 cup water.
8
Cover, and simmer slowly for about 5 minutes.
9
Gently nestle the salmon in among the peas, onions, and herbs.
10
Cover and cook for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until the salmon is just barely cooked through.
11
Pluck out the herb sprigs and serve.

657

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces pearl onions, 1 tablespoon butter, 5 large lettuce leaves (preferably romaine or Bibb), washed and halved, 2 cups shelled peas, fresh or frozen, and more.

Yes, Salmon with Pearl Onions, Lettuce, and Peas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Salmon with Pearl Onions, Lettuce, and Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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