Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

   Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   Roast the Garlic

   While the potatoes are boiling, roast the garlic. Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil, and roast in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-25 minutes until soft.

3. 3

   Mash the Potatoes

   Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins into the potatoes. Add butter, salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   Prepare the Asparagus

   Trim the hard ends off the asparagus. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast alongside the garlic for the last 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Cook the Salmon

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place the fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

6. 6

   Make the Honey-Thyme Glaze

   In the last minute of cooking the salmon, drizzle the honey and sprinkle the fresh thyme over the fillets. Allow it to caramelize slightly.

7. 7

   Serve

   Plate the mashed potatoes and asparagus, placing the salmon on top. Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the salmon and serve hot.