Rosemary Salmon with Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad
Indulge in a delightful and nutritious meal with Rosemary Salmon, creamy Mashed Potatoes, and a refreshing Fresh Garden Salad. This dish brings together the rich flavors of perfectly seared salmon infused with aromatic rosemary, accompanied by velvety mashed potatoes and vibrant salad greens. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is not just quick to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a go-to choice for health-conscious diners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk)
- Handful of fresh spinach
- 56 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Optional: olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and place the rosemary sprig in the skillet. Sear the salmon for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Boil water in a pot and add diced potatoes. Once tender, drain and mash with butter, salt, and warm milk until creamy.
- In a bowl, combine fresh spinach, sliced cucumbers, and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve a generous portion of mashed potatoes topped with the salmon fillet garnished with rosemary alongside your garden salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg