Description
A classic and comforting dish, salmon and mashed potatoes is the perfect balance of rich, flaky fish and creamy, buttery potatoes. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy exterior and a smooth, flavorful mashed potato base. Great for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 3 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- ½ cup warm milk or cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or chives, chopped, optional)
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Optional Sauces:
- 2 tbsp garlic butter sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon dill sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
- Peel and chop the potatoes into equal-sized pieces.
- Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and return to the pot to evaporate excess moisture.
- Mash with butter, warm milk, and garlic (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in fresh herbs if desired.
Cook the Salmon:
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the center is just opaque.
Serve:
- Plate the mashed potatoes first, then top with the cooked salmon.
- Drizzle with garlic butter or lemon dill sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold potatoes and warm the milk before adding it.
- If baking the salmon, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Want more flavor? Add roasted garlic, parmesan, or fresh herbs to the mashed potatoes.
- Short on time? You can use store-bought mashed potatoes and focus on making the salmon perfect!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1 salmon fillet + 1 portion of mashed potatoes)
- Calories: 883 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1325 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 148 mg
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