Seared Salmon On Herbed Mashed Peas Recipe

Name: Seared Salmon On Herbed Mashed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add leek; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3
Add water and peas; cook 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
4
Place pea mixture in a food processor.
5
Add basil, juice, and tarragon; process until smooth, adding more water if necessary.
6
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; keep warm.
7
Sprinkle salmon with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
8
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Coat pan with cooking spray.
10
Add salmon, skin side down, and cook for 6 minutes or until golden.
11
Turn, and cook for 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
12
Serve salmon over warm mashed peas. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, 1 cup leek, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup water, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed, and more.

Yes, Seared Salmon On Herbed Mashed 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.

Seared Salmon On Herbed Mashed Peas

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