A bright Pacific Northwest-feeling dinner: quick-seared salmon with a warm mustardy potato salad and tender spring asparagus. It leans into March produce in Washington and uses the sale asparagus for maximum value.
Details
Ingredients
- Atlantic Salmon Portion 2 portions $6.99
- Organic Green Asparagus 1 bunch $5.54
- Yellow Potato 3 medium potatoes, about 12 oz $1.49
- Organic Dill Bunch 2 tablespoons chopped $2.49
- Organic Lemons 1 lemon $1.19
- Organic White Onion 1/4 small onion, thinly sliced $3.19
Instructions
- Prep 2 Atlantic Salmon Portions ($6.99 total if using one package), 1 bunch Organic Green Asparagus ($5.54), 3 medium Yellow Potatoes ($1.49, about 12 ounces), 2 tablespoons chopped Organic Dill Bunch ($2.49), 1 Organic Lemon ($1.19), and 1/4 small Organic White Onion ($3.19), thinly sliced. Also gather 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper from pantry.
- Cut the 3 medium Yellow Potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place the potato pieces in a saucepan, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil on the stove. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes cook, trim the woody ends from the 1 bunch Organic Green Asparagus. Toss the asparagus with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Roast the asparagus on a sheet pan in a 425Β°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes until just tender.
- Pat dry the 2 Atlantic Salmon Portions. Season the 2 salmon portions with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and the zest from 1 Organic Lemon. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Sear the 2 salmon portions 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then turn and cook 2 to 4 minutes more until the salmon flakes easily.
- Drain the cooked 3 medium Yellow Potatoes and return them to the warm pan. Toss the hot potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon juice from the 1 Organic Lemon, the 1/4 small thinly sliced Organic White Onion, and 2 tablespoons chopped Organic Dill Bunch. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Plate the 2 seared salmon portions with the roasted 1 bunch Organic Green Asparagus and the warm dill potato salad. Squeeze any remaining juice from the 1 Organic Lemon over the salmon and asparagus just before serving.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $16-20
Health notes: About 620-700 calories per serving. High in protein and omega-3 fats from salmon; asparagus adds fiber, folate, and potassium. Use a lighter hand with oil to reduce calories further.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc is the best match for the lemony salmon and asparagus, while an unoaked Chardonnay also works beautifully if you want a slightly rounder texture.