Seared Salmon on Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 cup thinly sliced leek
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• Cooking spray
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Directions:

• Heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add water and peas; cook 5 minutes or until peas are tender.

• Place pea mixture in a food processor. Add basil, juice, and tarragon; process until smooth, adding more water if necessary. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; keep warm.

• Sprinkle salmon with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add salmon, skin side down, and cook for 6 minutes or until golden. Turn, and cook for 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Serve salmon over warm mashed peas. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

Author: Cookinglight.com
Nutritional Facts:

• Calories - 393
  

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