Description
Grilled salmon paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes creates a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Garlic cloves
- Unsalted butter
- Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Wash hands, chop garlic, and set aside herbs.
- 2. Grill the salmon: Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush fillets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill skin-side down for 5-6 minutes.
- 3. Sauté garlic: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 4. Make mashed potatoes: Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with garlic butter mix, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
- 5. Serve: Once the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, serve alongside the creamy garlic mashed potatoes garnished with extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Experiment with different herbs or add lemon zest to your mashed potatoes for a fresh twist. For creamier potatoes, consider adding cheese or sour cream.