Jul 14 2026
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Seared Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Highland Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Pan-seared and served with creamy mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, and a white wine butter sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Seared Salmon

For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes

For the Brussels Sprouts

For the Toasted Almonds

For the White Wine Butter Sauce

Method

Cooking the Seared Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salmon

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Sear the Salmon

    Add the salmon fillets skin-side down to the skillet. Sear for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

Making the Creamy Mashed Potatoes

  1. 4

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into halves or quarters. Place in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Preparing the Brussels Sprouts

  1. 6

    Trim and Halve the Brussels Sprouts

    Trim the ends of the brussels sprouts and cut them in half.

  2. 7

    Roast the Brussels Sprouts

    In a bowl, toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Toasting the Almonds

  1. 8

    Toast the Almonds

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the sliced almonds. Toast for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat.

Making the White Wine Butter Sauce

  1. 9

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the salmon, add the white wine and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let it reduce by half.

  2. 10

    Add Butter and Lemon Juice

    Reduce heat to low, then whisk in the butter and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in chopped parsley.

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