Seared Salmon on Herbed Mashed Peas |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. 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) |
Directions:
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.
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