Salmon Recipe
Seared Atlantic salmon w/roasted garlic butter, crispy Brussels sprouts, whipped sweet potatoes & fresh lemon.
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Ingredients
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Salmon
Roasted Garlic Butter
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Salmon
- 1
Season the Salmon
Pat the Atlantic salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Sear the Salmon
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
Make Roasted Garlic Butter
- 3
Roast the Garlic
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic cloves in foil and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- 4
Prepare the Butter
In a bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter with the roasted garlic (squeezed from the skins), chopped parsley, and lemon juice until well combined.
Prepare Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- 5
Trim and Cut the Brussels Sprouts
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
- 6
Roast the Sprouts
Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until crispy and browned.
Make Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- 7
Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 8
Whip the Sweet Potatoes
Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pot. Add butter, milk, and salt. Mash and whip until smooth and creamy.
Serve the Dish
- 9
Plate the Meal
On each plate, place a generous scoop of whipped sweet potatoes, top with a seared salmon fillet, and arrange crispy Brussels sprouts on the side. Drizzle roasted garlic butter over the salmon.
- 10
Garnish
Serve with fresh lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of flavor.