Description
A delicious recipe for Seared Salmon with Pea Purée & Herb Crust that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the peas. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil, add the frozen peas, and cook for about 3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the cooked peas, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the chopped parsley, basil, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the herb crust.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a nice golden crust.
- In the last minute of cooking, press the herb crust mixture onto the top of each salmon fillet, allowing it to brown slightly.
- To serve, spoon the pea purée onto each plate and place a salmon fillet on top. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the peas with asparagus or spinach for a different purée flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with purée
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Seared Salmon with Pea Purée & Herb Crust