Pan Seared Salmon Recipe
mashed sweet potatoes, haricots verts, mushrooms, caramelized onions, cranberries, toasted walnuts, white balsamic-truffle honey
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Sweet Potatoes
- 1
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a pot filled with salted water and bring to a boil.
- 2
Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Boil the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- 3
Mash the Sweet Potatoes
Add a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 4
Sauté the Onions
Slice the onion thinly. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
- 6
Cooking the Salmon
- 7
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 8
Sear the Salmon
In the same skillet used for the vegetables, add another tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
Plating and Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
On each plate, spoon a generous amount of mashed sweet potatoes. Top with the sautéed mushrooms and onions, followed by the seared salmon.
- 10
Add the Finishing Touches
Sprinkle the blanched haricots verts, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts around the plate. Drizzle with white balsamic vinegar and truffle honey before serving.
